Senior Debtors Supervisor

Sixty60 Recruitment; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Debtors Supervisor to manage the debtors function for a client based in Faerie Glen. This role demands oversight of invoicing and collections, customer account management, and supervisory responsibilities over clerks. The successful candidate will ensure compliance and reporting while enhancing team performance through training.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in a full-function creditors role.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory or senior position.
• Proficiency in accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full debtors cycle and review customer invoices.
• Communicate with customers regarding outstanding balances.
• Prepare and distribute debtors reports with commentary.

Skills

Financial controls

Accounting principles

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Matric, Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance

Tools

Sage

Job description

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

Responsibilities :

• Oversee the full debtors cycle
• Review and approve all customer invoices
• 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 related 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 accuracy, control, and compliance standards
• Provide training and mentoring to team members to improve efficiency and understanding of the debtors 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.