Debtors Controller

SUMMARY:
Are you a detail-driven Debtors professional who thrives on accuracy, stakeholder engagement, and keeping cash flow on track?

POSITION INFO:
My client is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Debtors Controller to support the effective management of the group’s debtor’s function.

This role plays a key part in monitoring outstanding balances, enforcing credit and collections policies, and maintaining strong relationships with both internal teams and external clients. 

This role is based in Stellenbosch, Western Cape.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide reporting, analysis, and operational support to the Debtors Manager.
• Review and validate daily customer and supplier remittance allocations.
• Coordinate and support bi-annual and annual audits with external financial partners.
• Act as a support function to the Invoicing Team and Debtors Clerk as required.
• Maintain regular contact with clients regarding outstanding balances and receipt confirmations.
• Ensure timely distribution of daily, weekly, and monthly statements and debtor reports to clients.
• Investigate, follow up, and assist in resolving client billing and payment queries.
• Review daily bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and circulate daily debtor balance updates to relevant internal stakeholders.
• Monitor and manage customer credit limits and payment terms in line with volume forecasts.
• Assist with client credit insurance applications and ongoing management.
• Liaise with banks and insurance brokers regarding debtor-related insurance matters.
• Oversee and manage age analysis and related debtor reporting.
• Manage intercompany debtor recoveries and confirmation processes.
• Collaborate with internal operational teams to align volumes, billing, and payment cycles.
• Support the loading and processing of daily, weekly, and monthly receipts and payments.
• Assist with foreign exchange transactions where required.
• Perform ad hoc finance and debtors-related tasks as needed.

• Completed Matric.
• Proven experience in a Debtors / Accounts Receivable role.
• Strong understanding of credit control processes, reconciliations, and debtor management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High level of accuracy, organisation, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient in financial systems and Microsoft Excel.