Debtors Team Leader

Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Pietermaritzburg seeks a skilled financial professional to oversee debtors management and ensure timely collections. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting and have a minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Syspro is essential, along with excellent communication and organizational skills. This role offers an opportunity to manage a team while contributing to cash flow management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in debtors management or a similar financial role.
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to travel out of province.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily release of sales orders and manage debtor collections.
• Monitor debtors days and overdue percentages for timely payments.
• Prepare and maintain cash flow forecasts and reports.
• Authorize claims for credits and verify supporting documentation.
• Supervise the debtors team and ensure compliance with audit processes.

Skills

Financial management

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Syspro proficiency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Syspro

Job description

Minimum requirements for the role :

• Must have a Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Minimum 3 years experience in debtors management or a similar financial role
• Strong financial acumen, analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Syspro is essential
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with a high level of attention to detail
• Must have a valid drivers license and ability to travel out of province when required

The successful candidate will be responsible for :

Overseeing daily release of sales orders, ensuring payment values match and accounts are within credit limits.

Managing daily debtor collections, following up on overdue amounts, and ensuring timely statement distribution.

Monitoring debtors days and overdue percentages, ensuring accounts are paid within terms and credit limits.

Preparing and maintaining daily and weekly cash flow forecasts and submitting monthly actual cash flow reports.

Authorizing claims for credits, verifying all supporting documentation before final approval.

Creating and amending customer accounts on Syspro, coordinating with sales representatives and ensuring accurate setup.

Compiling and submitting credit applications for vetting and notifying relevant stakeholders of approvals.

Generating and maintaining reports, including weekly claim trackers, monthly AR trial balance, and age analysis.

Verifying and signing off on distributor and transporter monthly billings and addressing discrepancies promptly.

Supervising the debtors team, setting performance goals, managing leave, and ensuring compliance with audit and year-end processes.

Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into only with the shortlisted candidates. If you do not receive any feedback from us within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.