Permanent
Debtors Manager (Transport)
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About this role
Finance/Accounting - Other Finance/Accounting
Durbanville
FULL TIME
Job Summary
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Manage and oversee the full debtors/accounts receivable function, including invoicing, allocations, collections, and reconciliations
* Ensure accurate and timeous invoicing in line with transport contracts, rate cards, PODs, SLAs, and supporting documentation
* Monitor debtor age analysis and actively manage overdue accounts to reduce debtor days and bad debt exposure
* Implement, maintain, and enforce credit control policies and procedures
* Assess customer creditworthiness, recommend credit limits, and manage ongoing credit risk
* Liaise with operations, claims, and finance teams to resolve invoicing disputes and outstanding PODs efficiently
* Prepare monthly debtors reports, cash flow forecasts, and management dashboards
* Manage escalations, payment arrangements, and legal handovers where required
* Maintain strong professional client relationships while enforcing payment terms
* Lead, supervise, and manage the debtor’s team, including workload allocation and performance monitoring
* Conduct performance reviews, coaching, and development plans for team members
* Manage attendance, leave, disciplinary matters, and compliance with labour legislation and company HR policies
* Participate in recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members
* Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, automation, and internal controls
* Ensure compliance with POPIA, internal controls, and financial governance standard
REQUIREMENTS:
* Matric (essential)
* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
* Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a debtors or accounts receivable management role
* Transport / logistics industry experience (advantageous)
* Proven experience managing and leading a team
* Strong understanding of credit management, debt collection, and accounts receivable processes
* Proficiency in accounting systems such as Sage, Pastel, SAP, or similar
* Advanced Excel skills for reporting, analysis, and forecasting
* Knowledge of South African labour legislation (advantageous)
* Strong communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills
* High attention to detail with excellent organisational and time-management abilities
\*ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED\
Merand Corbett & Associates
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