Debtors Manager (Accounts Receivable)

Recruiter:

Sydsen

Job Ref:

PTA000935/CS

Date posted:

Monday, February 2, 2026

Location:

Sandton, South Africa

SUMMARY:
We are seeking a highly skilled Debtors Manager to take full ownership of the accounts receivable (debtors) function.
The ideal candidate has 3–5 years’ debtors management experience, strong process discipline, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities

Manage the full debtors / accounts receivable function end-to-end
Oversee daily invoicing controls and accurate allocation of receipts
Drive collections: follow-ups, payment commitments, dispute resolution and escalations
Maintain and review customer account reconciliations, statements and aging reports
Monitor credit limits, payment terms, and support credit control policies
Reduce overdue balances and improve cash flow performance
Investigate and resolve account queries efficiently with internal teams and customers
Prepare monthly reporting (age analysis, risk exposure, collections performance)
Ensure compliance with internal controls and audit requirements
Lead and support a small debtors/AR team (where applicable)

Minimum Requirements

Degree or Diploma in Finance / Accounting
3–5 years proven experience in Debtors / Accounts Receivable Management
Strong knowledge of debtors processes, reconciliations, allocations and collections
Experience working with accounting/ERP systems and MS Excel
Excellent communication skills (customer-facing and internal stakeholders)
Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail, problem-solving and accountability

Advantageous

Experience in high-volume debtors environments
Strong reporting and analytical capability
Team leadership / supervision experience

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