Debtors Controller

Pepkor Lifestyle; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Pepkor Lifestyle is looking for a highly organized Debtors Controller to join the finance team. The role involves managing accounts receivable, ensuring timely debt collection, and maintaining reconciliation processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and excel in communication, with relevant experience in a similar role.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years debtors collection experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable process including invoicing, reconciliation, and collections.
• Develop and implement debt collection strategies to ensure timely payments.
• Prepare reports on accounts receivable status and collection efforts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Grade 12

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Job description

Introduction

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Debtors Controller to join our finance team at Pepkor Lifestyle. The Debtors Controller will be responsible for managing the company's accounts receivable process, monitoring customer accounts, and ensuring timely collection of outstanding debts. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proven track record of successfully managing debtors.

Job Purpose

To effectively maintain the reconciliation process and to effectively maintain the support system.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage the company's accounts receivable process, including invoicing, reconciliation, and collections.
• Review and analyze customer accounts to identify and resolve discrepancies, disputes, and overdue payments.
• Develop and implement effective debt collection strategies to ensure timely payment of outstanding debts.
• Communicate with customers to resolve payment issues, answer inquiries, and negotiate payment plans when necessary.
• Prepare and present reports on accounts receivable status, outstanding debts, and collection efforts to management.
• Procedures to be followed and maintained on credit control.
• Control of fraudulent credit card administration
• Self management
  
  

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
• At least 3-5 years debtors collection experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial analysis, and credit risk assessment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting software (i.e., Excel, SAP).
  
  

Job Competencies

• Strong analytical skills
• Assertiveness
• Attention to detail
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Lead by example
• Proactive problem solving
• Ability to work under pressure
• Time management
• Professional attitude