Debtors Controller

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFR010876/JLo

Date posted:

Monday, August 17, 2026

Location:

Centurion, South Africa

Salary:

250000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Join a fast-growing, purpose-driven business that is transforming the way Africa’s agricultural sector trades and operates.

POSITION INFO:
My client is looking for a Debtors Controller to join the finance team. Reporting to the Debtors Manager, you will take ownership of a high-volume debtor book, drive collections and ensure customer accounts remain accurate, up to date and compliant with internal credit policies.

This role will suit someone who is assertive, analytical, highly organised and comfortable working at pace, with a genuine passion for collections and problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and maintain accurate customer reconciliations.
Resolve customer claims within 12 hours and process relevant credit notes.
Allocate customer payments accurately and timeously.
Circulate customer statements on a daily basis.
Monitor customer balances and proactively follow up on overdue accounts.
Conduct telephonic collections and drive payment commitments.
Escalate problem accounts and recommend appropriate actions.
Conduct customer credit checks and assist with credit limit approvals.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer credit files.
Ensure compliance with internal credit policies and procedures.
Liaise with the sales team regarding customer queries, payment terms and disputes.
Prepare weekly debtor age analysis and collection flagging reports.
Identify discrepancies and work proactively to resolve and prevent recurring issues.

Job Experience and Skills Required:
A post-matric tertiary qualification is essential.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a dedicated Debtors Control or Debt Collection role.
Experience managing a high-volume debtor book in a fast-paced environment.
Proven track record of reducing DSO and overdue debt.
Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, sorting, filtering and complex reconciliations.
Experience with modern ERP or cloud accounting platforms such as Business Central, Xero, Sage or similar.

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