Team Leader Debtors Recoveries

nedbank; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Johannesburg seeks an experienced professional to manage risk and enhance debtor strategies in accounting. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in accounting and financial management, including knowledge of SAP and Ariba. Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential. This role also emphasizes team performance management and adherence to legal standards.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in Accounting and Financial Management, with 1-2 years experience in financial services.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cost-effective debtor management strategy.
• Rehabilitate long outstanding accounts.
• Drive team delivery efficiency.
• Manage stakeholder expectations.
• Build and maintain effective relationships.
• Support decision making through information analysis.
• Monitor and review staff performance.

Skills

Administrative procedures and systems

Data analysis

Business writing skills

Communication

Initiating Action

Work Standards

Managing Work

Education

Diploma

Bachelor of Commerce: Accounting

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Job description

Closing date: 06 August 2025

Job Family

Finance

Accounting

Manage Self: Technical

Job Purpose

Management and minimise risk to Nedbank using pre-defined systems, processes and procedures.

Job Responsibilities

• Monitor a cost-effective debtor management strategy by adhering to the Business Unit cost structure.
• Rehabilitate long outstanding accounts by concluding relevant arrangements business.
• Drive efficiency of team delivery by reviewing daily reports and planning team's strategies.
• Meet monthly individual and overall team financial KPI’s .
• Manage stakeholder expectations by operating within the specified parameters and Service Level Agreements(SLA).
• Build and maintain effective working relationships by attending regular staff meeting and team building sessions.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders by providing support and continuous engagement.
• Meet stakeholder expectations by resolving queries within turnaround times.
• Support decision making by gathering and analysing various forms and levels of information.
• Manage staff performance by monitoring and reviewing daily activities of direct reports and take corrective action.
• Drive the creation of business values by aligning products to business requirements.
• Maintain and improve professional and ethical reputation by enforcing compliance with legal and risk controls and requirements.
• Ensure efficient development and management of resources by monitoring team operational efficiencies.
• Adapt to changes in Legislation by educating staff and conducting compliance assessments.
• Identify team performance gaps by conducting performance evaluations and analysing performance data through reporting and key KPI deliverables.
• Mitigate risk by adhering to Reputation Risk standards (mandate, workflows and procedures).
• Build the intellectual capital of the team by conducting on the job training, coaching and mentoring.

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Diploma

Preferred Qualification

• Bachelor of Commerce: Accounting
• SAP & Ariba

Minimum Experience Level

• 5 years experience in Accounting and Financial Management,with 1-2 years experience in financial services

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Administrative procedures and systems
• Banking procedures
• Business terms and definitions
• Cluster specific operations
• Data analysis
• Governance, Risk and Controls
• Relevant regulatory knowledge
• Relevant software and systems knowledge
• Business writing skills
• Communication
• Initiating Action
• Work Standards
• Managing Work

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