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Debtors Manager

East Rand
Salary: R45 833.00 - R50 000.00 Per Month
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Logistics Finance
Reference: JHB000089/Trin

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Employer: Empire Recruitment

A well-established company in the international logistics and distribution sector is seeking a highly organised and commercially astute Debtors Manager to take ownership of the full debtors function and lead a team responsible for collections, reconciliations, and credit control across a high-volume client base.

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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