Debtors Manager - Logistics

apartmentQetello Holdings placeCape Town calendar_month 
Job Title: Debtors Manager - Logistics
Location: Cape Town, Northern Suburbs

Salary: R45 000.00 – R50 000.00 CTC per month

Our client, a leading logistics company based in Cape Town, Northern Suburbs are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Debtors Manager who will be responsible for managing the full debtor’s function within a fast-paced transport and logistics environment.

The role includes oversight of invoicing and collections, credit risk management, cash flow optimisation, and the people management and HR-related administration of the debtor’s team.

Key Responsibilities

Debtors & Credit Management
  • Manage and oversee the full debtor’s function, including invoicing, allocations, collections, and reconciliations
  • Ensure accurate and timeous invoicing in line with transport contracts, rate cards, PODs, and SLAs
  • Monitor debtor age analysis and actively manage overdue accounts
  • Implement and enforce credit control policies and procedures
  • Assess customer creditworthiness and recommend credit limits
  • Liaise with operations and claims teams to resolve invoicing disputes efficiently
  • Ensure follow-up on outstanding PODs and supporting documentation but also resolving queries.
  • Prepare monthly debtors reports, forecasts, and cash flow projections
  • Reduce debtor days and bad debt exposure
  • Manage escalations, payment arrangements, and legal handovers where required
  • Maintain strong client relationships while enforcing payment terms
HR & Team Management
  • Lead, supervise, and manage the debtors team
  • Allocate workloads, set performance expectations, and monitor output
  • Conduct performance reviews, coaching, and development plans for team members
  • Manage attendance, leave, and timekeeping in line with company policies
  • Address disciplinary issues, poor performance, and misconduct in accordance with labour legislation and company procedures
  • Participate in recruitment, onboarding, and training of new debtors staff
  • Foster a positive, professional, and high-performance team culture
  • Ensure compliance with HR policies, POPIA, and internal controls
Minimum Requirements
  • Matric (essential)
  • Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a debtors o management role
  • Transport / logistics industry experience is (advantageous)
  • Proven experience managing a team
  • Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation (advantageous)
  • Strong Excel and accounting system experience (e.g. Sage, Pastel, SAP, or similar).
Key Competencies Required
  • Strong understanding of credit risk assessment techniques, credit analysis, and credit scoring models.
  • Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial statements, credit reports, and other credit-related data.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and interact with customers.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Strong leadership, coaching, and people-management skills
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills
  • High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
  • Professional, fair, and consistent management style

Salary:

Competitive Cost to Company of R45 000 to R 50 000.00 per month.

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