Debtors Controller
A fast-paced and dynamic organisation within the logistics sector is seeking an experienced and highly competent Debtors Controller to join its Finance team. This role is well suited to a proactive, detail-focused professional with a strong customer service orientation and the ability to thrive in a high-volume environment.
Reporting to the Debtors Manager, the Debtors Controller will play a key role in optimising debtor processes across the group. The position involves close monitoring of debtor balances, ensuring compliance with credit and collection policies, and maintaining effective working relationships with both internal teams and external clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide operational and reporting support to the Debtors Manager
- Review and allocate daily client and supplier remittances
- Liaise with clients daily regarding outstanding balances and payments received
- Ensure daily, weekly, and monthly statements and reports are issued and followed up
- Investigate, resolve, and assist with client account queries
- Review daily bank reconciliations and communicate balances to internal stakeholders
- Manage client credit limits and payment terms in line with volume forecasts
- Assist with credit insurance processes and correspondence with banks and brokers
- Coordinate bi-monthly and annual audits with financial institutions
- Oversee intercompany recoveries and balance confirmations
- Collaborate with internal operations teams on volumes and payment matters
- Provide backup support to the Invoicing Team and Debtors Clerk when required
- Assist with payment loading and foreign exchange (FOREX) transactions
- Manage and oversee AA administration
- Perform ad hoc finance-related duties as required
Job Experience and Skills Required: Grade 12 / Matric with Mathematics and Accounting
Relevant tertiary qualification advantageousMinimum of 5 years experience in a similar debtors role (logistics industry experience highly advantageous)
Strong computer literacy, particularly in G-Suite and Microsoft Office
Experience with Pastel Evolution and/or Sage Intacct will be an advantage
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