Senior Debtors Supervisor

Sixty60 Recruitment; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Senior Debtors Supervisor to manage the full debtors cycle and oversee two clerks. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience, including 2 years in a supervisory role. Responsibilities include ensuring accurate invoicing, performing reconciliations, and mentoring team members. Candidates should have strong financial controls knowledge and advanced Excel skills. Remuneration is negotiable based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in a full-function creditors role.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory or senior position.
• Strong knowledge of financial controls and accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full debtors cycle.
• Review & approve all customer invoices for accounts.
• Communicate directly with customers to resolve outstanding balances.

Skills

Financial controls

Advanced Excel skills

Attention to detail

Education

Matric Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Sage

Job description

Overview

Our client based in Faerie Glen is looking for a Senior Debtors Supervisor to join their team. The Senior Debtors Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the full debtors function, ensuring accurate invoicing, effective collections, and strong internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full debtors cycle.
• Review & approve all customer invoices for accounts.
• Communicate directly with customers to resolve outstanding balances, disputes, or account issues.
• Perform regular debtor reconciliations to ensure accuracy of customer accounts.
• Monitor the debtor age analysis report & follow up on overdue accounts.
• Ensure that all receipts are correctly allocated to customer accounts & that remittance advice is followed up if not received.
• Prepare & distribute weekly & monthly debtors reports with commentary on overdue accounts & expected cash inflows.
• Highlight risks & potential delays in collections to management.
• Assist with forecasting cash flow based on anticipated debtor receipts.
• Provide audit support relating to the debtors book, reconciliations, & documentation.
• Supervise & support two debtors clerks, ensuring workloads are managed & deadlines are met.
• Review work done by the team to ensure it meets accuracy, control, & compliance standards.
• Provide training & mentoring to team members to improve efficiency & understanding of the debtors function.
• Monitor adherence to collection procedures & elevate where necessary.

Qualifications

• Matric Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a full-function creditors role, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or senior position.
• Strong knowledge of financial controls, procurement cycles, and accounting principles.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in accounting software (Sage, or similar).
• Experience in the logistics or transport industry is advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Remuneration

Negotiable depending on experience.