Gauteng: Debtors Manager posted by Empire Recruitment

Key Responsibilities

Debtors & Credit Control Management
– Oversee the full debtors book and ensure effective credit control processes
– Monitor debtor ageing and implement strategies to reduce outstanding balances
– Drive collections and ensure targets are consistently achieved
– Investigate and resolve account queries efficiently
Team Leadership
– Lead and manage the debtors team
– Allocate workloads and monitor performance
– Provide guidance and support to ensure effective collections and client engagement
Financial Administration & Reporting
– Ensure accurate reconciliations of debtor accounts
– Prepare regular reports on debtor status, ageing, and risk exposure
– Monitor credit limits and review customer accounts where necessary
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
– Maintain professional relationships with key clients to resolve payment matters
– Work closely with internal departments including sales, operations, and finance
– Manage escalations and negotiate payment arrangements where required
Process Improvement & Compliance
– Ensure adherence to company policies and financial procedures
– Identify opportunities to improve credit control processes
– Maintain accurate records and reporting standards

Minimum Requirements

– Relevant qualification in Finance, Accounting, or Credit Management advantageous
– Minimum 5 years’ experience in a debtors or credit control environment
– Previous team management experience essential
– Strong reconciliation and financial administration skills
– Experience within logistics, courier, distribution, or service-based industries advantageous

The Ideal Candidate

– Highly organised with strong attention to detail
– Confident communicator with strong negotiation skills
– Results-driven with a proactive approach to collections
– Able to manage pressure in a high-volume transactional environment
– Strong leadership ability with a hands-on management style

This opportunity is ideal for someone who understands that strong credit control is critical to operational success, especially in a fast-moving logistics environment where service and cash flow go hand in hand.
If you are ready to take ownership of a key finance function within a growing organisation, we would like to hear from you.

Apply via Empire Recruitment SA.

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