Western Cape: Debtors Manager posted by Communicate Finance

March 29, 2026 Jobs in South Africa

Communicate Finance

Western Cape

Finance/Accounting Management

Job Description

Lead and manage the Credit Control function, including direct oversight of a team of credit controllers
Build and maintain strong working relationships with key customers, distributors, and internal departments (Finance, Supply Chain, Sales, Customer Services)
Ensure timely and effective collection of all outstanding debt in line with agreed targets and customer terms
Manage and resolve customer claims, including returns, shortages, pricing issues, rebates, markdowns, and trade promotions, ensuring minimal backlog
Oversee accurate payment allocations, customer reconciliations, and key account management
Review, authorise, and regularly reassess customer credit limits
Manage credit holds and order releases, ensuring consistent and commercially sound decision-making
Drive month-end processes, including statement distribution and debtor communications
Monitor and achieve targeted Days Sales Outstanding (DSO)
Prepare and present ageing analyses and over-60-days outstanding reports
Provide accurate forecasting of DSO, accounts receivable balances, and cash inflows to support cashflow planning
Manage and coordinate legal collections processes where required
Support internal and external audits, including year-end statutory audits
Ensure compliance with relevant credit legislation and internal credit policies
Champion continuous improvement initiatives, including system and process enhancements (ERP/SAP focus)
Train, coach, and develop team members, providing regular feedback and performance guidance

Skills & Experience:
Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in a Credit Control or Credit Management role
FMCG or high-volume environment and dealing with large national retail or key accounts experience
Proven experience managing and developing a credit control team
Strong working knowledge of South African credit legislation including the National Credit Act
Solid understanding of end-to-end order-to-cash processes
Advanced proficiency in ERP systems Microsoft Excel

Qualification:
Tertiary qualification
Credit Management level 1, 2, 3 highly beneficial

Contact ALEXANDRA MALONEY on 021 418 1750, quoting the Ref: CTF022787.

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About Finance/Accounting Management Jobs in Western Cape

In Western Cape, South Africa, the finance and accounting management field is generally thriving, with a strong demand for skilled professionals to drive business growth and optimise financial performance. The region’s diverse economy, which includes various sectors such as technology, manufacturing, and services, creates a wide range of opportunities for finance professionals. As a result, job seekers in this field can expect a competitive market with varying levels of complexity depending on the industry sector.

Typically, finance and accounting management positions in Western Cape offer broad salary ranges, often falling within the R400 000 to R700 000 per annum bracket, depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. For example, senior roles may command higher salaries, while entry-level positions may start at around R250 000. However, it is essential to note that these figures are general estimates, and actual salaries can vary significantly based on individual circumstances.

Common skills required for finance and accounting management roles in Western Cape include expertise in financial planning and analysis, budgeting and forecasting, financial reporting and compliance, leadership and management, communication and interpersonal skills, analytical and problem-solving abilities, and technical proficiency in accounting software such as SAP or Microsoft Dynamics. These skills are highly valued across various industries, including the financial services sector, technology industry, manufacturing sector, and more.

These roles are often found in industries that require strong financial planning and management, such as the technology industry, where companies like Google and Microsoft operate. The manufacturing sector also frequently employs finance professionals to oversee production costs and optimize supply chains. In addition, the services sector, which encompasses various industries, including healthcare and education, also requires skilled finance professionals.

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Career development opportunities in finance and accounting management are diverse, with many professionals progressing to senior leadership roles or moving into specialised areas such as audit and assurance, risk management, or financial planning. With experience and further training, finance professionals can take on increasingly complex challenges and assume more senior responsibilities within their organisations.

This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.

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