Senior Debtors Controller

SUMMARY:
Are you an experienced Debtors Supervisor, ready to elevate a team? My client seeks a dynamic incumbent to join their company, who is committed to employee growth and long-term success. Let’s drive excellence together! (This role will be based on-site at their head office in Johannesburg West.)

POSITION INFO:
The purpose of the role will be to take charge of accounts receivable management, ensuring timely customer payments and maintaining accurate records. Enforce company policies for accounts receivable and oversee all accounting functions in the department, including daily support. Prepare month-end closing reports and review customer account reconciliations, addressing exceptions related to receivables and inter-company transactions.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Organise and manage work activities in the accounts receivable departments, to ensure the timeous collection of monies
• Compile information for various reports for the department
• Prepare for monthly meetings with the Financial Director and Financial Manager
• Resolve issues with overdue or over limit customer accounts
• Investigate and resolve disputes or discrepancies with customer accounts
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
• Ensure a vetting process is followed for new customers and the correct approval for credit limit changes
• Ensure that credit notes processes are valid and are approved, against sales invoices
• Review, verify and manage the payment of customer refunds
• Interface with and assist branch staff with reports and technical support
• Assist with preparing documents and schedules for internal and external Auditors
• Prepare for the month-end closing
• Develop and implement procedures for an accurate and efficient month- and year-end close-outs
• Manage a team of subordinates

• Completed Matric (Grade 12)
• Tertiary qualification in accounting / bookkeeping / credit management essential

• 5 to 7 years' experience in an accounts receivable / debtors role essential
• 2 to 3 years' experience in a supervisory or team leader role essential
• Advanced MS Excel skills essential (Pivot, VLookup and dashboards)
• SAP working knowledge preferred
• Deadline driven
• Ability to work in a high pressure, fast paced environment
• Team player