Senior Debtors Supervisor

Labourlinq Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Pretoria seeks a Senior Debtors Supervisor to oversee the debtors function. The candidate will manage invoicing, collections, and support a team of clerks. Required are 5+ years in a creditors role and advanced knowledge of financial controls and accounting software. This position offers negotiable remuneration based on experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full debtors cycle.
• Review and approve customer invoices.
• Communicate with customers to resolve account issues.
• Perform regular debtor reconciliations.
• Monitor overdue accounts.

Skills

Financial controls

Attention to detail

Communication

Excel

Accounting software

Education

Diploma or degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Sage

Job description

Senior Debtors Supervisor - Pretoria, Faerie Glen

Our client based in Faerie Glen is looking for a Senior Debtors Supervisor to join their team.

Overview :

The Senior Debtors Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the full debtors function, ensuring accurate invoicing, effective collections, and strong internal controls. This role involves reconciling customer accounts, managing communication with clients regarding outstanding payments, and ensuring the team adheres to procedures.

Requirements :

• 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

Responsibilities :

• Oversee the full debtors cycle
• Review and 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 and follow up on overdue accounts
• Ensure that all receipts are correctly allocated to customer accounts and that remittance advice is followed up if not received
• Prepare and distribute weekly and monthly debtors reports with commentary on overdue accounts and expected cash inflows
• Highlight risks and 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, and documentation
• Supervise and support two debtors’ clerks, ensuring workloads are managed and deadlines are met
• Review work done by the team to ensure it meets accuracy, control, and compliance standards
• Provide training and mentoring to team members to improve efficiency and understanding of the debtor’s function
• Monitor adherence to collection procedures and escalate where necessary

Remuneration :

Negotiable depending on experience

Please note, if you do not hear back from us within 2 weeks of your application, please consider it unsuccessful.