Debtors Manager

Ntice Search Solutions; Durban; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

An international export trading business seeks a French speaking Debtors Manager in Durban. The role involves managing accounts receivable, implementing credit control procedures, and maintaining client relationships. Ideal candidates must have relevant qualifications and a strong background in credit control and debt collection.

Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years’ experience with debtors and credit control.

Responsibilities

• Implement credit control procedures and debt collection strategies.
• Prepare invoices and manage debtor clerical functions.
• Calculate agency sales and ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Credit control

Debt collection

Client relationship management

Education

Diploma in accounting or related field

Job description

Our client, an International Export Trading business is looking to hire a French speaking Debtors Manager, based in Durban

The ideal candidate must have a strong background in managing and controlling an organizations accounts receivable, ensuring that outstanding invoices are paid on time. This role involves maintaining positive relationships with clients and BDM’s, monitoring credit limits, implementing effective credit control procedures and managing the debtors team

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement credit control procedures: Ensure that all Customer Credit Application forms, CGIC cover applications and Internal Credit Limit Application forms are completed.
• Debt collection follow up: Review and circulate the debtor Market Report every 2 weeks. Meet with Business Development Managers every two weeks, to review their proposed action on all due debts. Forward all accounts with a debt that is overdue by more than 60 days to the Commercial Director for discussion with Business Development Managers in their weekly meetings. Issue account statements to all clients monthly. Follow up on handed-over debts with the relevant parties.
• Debtors - clerical function: Prepare Interest invoices & recoup invoices for various items i.e.commission receivable, freight recovery, and any additional charges. Relieve Debtors clerk when the need arises.
• Agency Sales and Commission Receivables: Calculate Agency sales and claiming commission from suppliers.
• CGIC: Administration of Credit Guarantee formalities and policy requirements

Education and Experience:

• Diploma in accounting or a related field with a specific focus on debtors.
• 3 – 5 years’ experience with debtors and credit control