Storeman

Our client is looking for a Senior Debtors Controller to manage accounts receivable, maintain accurate financial records, and support the finance team. The ideal candidate must be proactive, well-organised, and able to work in an open-plan office. They must also have a good sense of humor and strong interpersonal skills to interact with the entire finance team. The candidate should preferably be located near Observatory, Cape Town.

Responsibilities

1. Oversee the full debtors function, including debtor reconciliations and maintaining debtor files.
2. Engage professionally with debtors and follow up on outstanding payments.
3. Prepare and distribute debtor statements and standard invoices.
4. Resolve daily debtor queries and ensure accurate record-keeping.
5. Manage accounts receivable, ensuring timely payment of invoices and accurate discounts and terms.
6. Perform certain general ledger account reconciliations and investigate variances.
7. Maintain financial records and post relevant financial transactions.
8. Support the Financial Manager with various financial tasks and projects.
9. Prepare and post intercompany invoicing.
10. Handle corporate credit card and fuel card administration.
11. Manage cellphone and overseas travel reconciliations.
12. Assist with accounting projects and ad hoc financial tasks as needed.

Key Skills

1. Excellent time management and organizational abilities.
2. Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial record-keeping.
3. Ability to work efficiently in an open-plan office environment.
4. Proactive approach to problem-solving and debt collection.
5. Strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with the finance team.
6. Ability to communicate fluently in both English and Afrikaans.
7. Solid understanding of accounting principles and debtors management.
8. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Business Central, MS Word, Outlook, and Teams.

Minimum Requirements

1. Minimum of 8 years experience in a debtors management role.
2. Tertiary qualification in Finance (Diploma or Degree required).