Debtors Manager
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Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
When a business is worldclass its finance team has to be just as strong.
A premium FMCG organisation with an international footprint is hiring a Debtors Manager to own the AR function and lead a high-performing team. Expect pace complexity and the chance to make a tangible impact.
If this sounds like you apply today.
A premium FMCG organisation with an international footprint is hiring a Debtors Manager to own the AR function and lead a high-performing team. Expect pace complexity and the chance to make a tangible impact.
If this sounds like you apply today.
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 35 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 quoting the Ref: CTF022787.
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