Debtors Manager | Medical Devices, Gauteng

The company wishes to employ a Debtors Manager responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the companys accounts receivable functions. This role involves leading a team Head Office as well as branches, ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, implementing and maintaining effective internal controls and collaborating with other departments to optimize financial processes.

The position is available with effect 1 October 2024

The successful candidate will be based in Johannesburg and report to the Financial Manager.

Skills required:

Proven experience in managing accounts receivable functions.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
In-depth knowledge of financial processes.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Understand age analysis of accounts
Excellent professional work standard.
Ability to work under pressure, multitask and prioritize tasks.
Problem solving skills.
Excellent time management and organisational skills.
Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.

Supervision and Leadership:

Lead and manage a team of Debtors Administrators at Head Office and branches.
Providing guidance, support, and training as needed.
Foster a positive and collaborative work environment to ensure the team's success.

Accounts Receivable Management:

Oversee the invoicing process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of customer reconciliation and query resolution.
Monitor and manage customer accounts, ensuring timely collections and resolution of outstanding issues.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to manage and resolve queries and disputes
Maintain effective credit and collections policies.
Internal Controls and Compliance:
Establish and enforce internal controls and ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures
Regularly review and update AR processes to mitigate risks and improve efficiency.

Reporting and Analysis:

Prepare and analyse AR reports for management, highlighting key performance indicators and areas for improvement.
Provide insights and recommendations to improve cash flow and working capital management. Cash flow management
Achieving efficient cash collection from customers on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis according to customer terms, while maintaining a balance between cash inflow and outflow. Customer Credit limit management
Daily Management of customer credit limits.
Assessment based on previous spending behaviour, payment records, and current exposure

Requirements

Qualification and requirements: