Debtors Supervisor

PepsiCo; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo Inc. is seeking an experienced Debtors Supervisor to oversee the accounting function of the unit, ensuring accurate credit control, reconciliations, and timely reporting. You will drive collections, manage the Debtors team, and uphold financial policies and procedures.

The role includes supervising the AR team, maintaining master data, and coordinating with Sales and Distribution to resolve account issues, with a focus on cash flow and governance.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related field.
• Certificate in Credit Management (advantageous).
• 5–7 years' experience in Accounts Receivable, Debtors, or Credit Control.
• Minimum 2–3 years' experience in a supervisory or team leadership role.
• Experience managing high-volume customer accounts.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Debtors team and allocate workloads.
• Drive cash flow by improving collections and reducing debtor days.
• Prepare and submit monthly debtor reports and EC controls on time.
• Review reconciliations and ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain customer master data and SAP records.

Skills

Accounts Receivable experience

Supervisory leadership

Debt collection

SAP functionality

Education

Degree or Diploma in Accounting/Finance

Credit Management certificate (advantageous)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

Supervises the accounting function of the unit. Responsible for the maintenance of accounting and financial practises / policies. Liaises with uni in preparation of budgets and financial reports. Other functions include, internal audits, training, master data maintenance, financial process control, and authorisation control.

Responsibilities

Debtors Supervision

• Perform weekly reconciliation of all IDC accounts, ensuring balances are accurate and discrepancies are identified, investigated, and resolved timeously.
• Conduct regular account reviews and drive follow-up actions on all outstanding items.
• Present reconciliations to the Financial Manager weekly for review and sign-off, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and effective financial control.
• Prepare and submit monthly debtor reports and EC controls accurately and within prescribed deadlines.
• Complete and reconcile monthly cash controls, investigate variances, and obtain Financial Manager sign-off.
• Review, calculate, and reconcile IDC commissions weekly and monthly, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Maintain supporting documentation and submit commission reports for management review and approval.
• Manage and administer IDC Driver accounts, including debt recovery actions on Driver-to-Pay accounts.
• Resolve client claims relating to price validity, POD queries, account adjustments, and system-related discrepancies.

Cash Flow Management

• Drive collection strategies to improve cash flow and reduce debtor days.
• Monitor customer credit limits and recommend amendments where necessary.
• Assess customer payment trends and identify potential credit risks.
• Work closely with Sales and distribution teams to manage customer account issues.

People Growth and Leadership

• Supervise, coach, and develop the Debtors team to ensure high performance and productivity.
• Allocate workloads and monitor team performance against agreed targets.
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings and performance reviews.
• Identify training needs and provide ongoing support to team members.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and customer service excellence.

Systems, Procedures and Practices

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer master data.
• Validate and process approved master data changes, ensuring supporting documentation is in place.
• Record all customer master data amendments in the change register. Maintain functional policy and legal framework
• Implement functional best practices
• Utilize SAP functionality
• Report functional information
• Utilization of functional resources

Relationship Results

• Shared Service Centre Sales Administration and Credit Management contact at unit level
• Satisfy 'customers'
• Utilize service provider network
• Maintain interdepartmental relations at bakery unit level

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve debtors processes and controls.
• Implement best practices to enhance efficiency and collection performance.
• Assist with system enhancements and automation initiatives.
• Participate in month-end and year-end financial close activities.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related field.
• Certificate in Credit Management (advantageous).

Previous Experience

• 5–7 years' experience in Accounts Receivable, Debtors, or Credit Control.
• Minimum 2–3 years' experience in a supervisory or team leadership role.
• Experience managing high-volume customer accounts.

Strong experience with reconciliations, collections, and dispute resolution