Debtors Controller

Recruiter:

The HR Company

Job Ref:

Dur000436/Jenna

Date posted:

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Location:

Hammarsdale, South Africa

Salary:

R20 000

SUMMARY:
A well-established food/FMCG supplier is seeking an experienced Debtors Controller to manage a large, high-volume debtors book within a fast-paced supplier environment. The ideal incumbent would be someone who has had exposure to major retail chain and buying group debtors functions. The ability to proactively manage collections while maintaining strong customer relationships is essential.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities

Manage and control a large, high-volume debtors book within a food/FMCG supplier environment
Ensure debtors accounts are accurate, reconciled, and ageing is well managed
Proactively follow up on outstanding payments to meet collection targets
Investigate, resolve, and close out pricing, claims, rebates, deductions, and other account queries
Allocate payments accurately and timeously
Liaise closely with sales, supply chain, and finance teams to resolve issues impacting payment
Maintain strong working relationships with key retail customers and buying groups
Prepare and distribute regular debtors and ageing reports to management
Ensure compliance with company credit policies and procedures

Requirements

Proven experience managing a large, busy debtors book
Previous experience within the food, retail, or FMCG supplier environment (essential)
Experience dealing with major retail chains and buying groups (highly advantageous)
Strong understanding of retail deductions, rebates, and claims processes
Solid knowledge of debtors reconciliations and collections processes
Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills
High attention to detail with strong organisational and time management skills
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Must live near Hammersdale or be willing to commute

Qualifications

Relevant financial or accounting qualification (advantageous but not essential)

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