Debtors Manager

Debtors Manager | Finance Leadership | Cape Town

Cape Town

Permanent

R45,000 – R50,000 CTC per month

Lead a High-Performing Debtors Function. Drive Cash Flow. Build Exceptional Teams.

Outstanding debtor management isn't just about collections—it's about leadership, operational excellence, strong client relationships, and protecting the financial health of a business.

We're partnering with a respected national organisation to appoint an experienced Debtors Manager who can lead a high-performing team, strengthen debtor processes, improve collections, and deliver an exceptional customer experience across a complex finance environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance leader who enjoys developing people, driving accountability, and continuously improving business processes.

Reporting into senior finance leadership, you'll take ownership of the Debtors function while leading and developing a team responsible for maintaining healthy debtor books, effective cash collection, and outstanding client service.

You'll work closely with Finance, Operations, HR, and key clients to ensure the business operates efficiently while maintaining strong financial controls and long-term customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities

As Debtors Manager, you will:

• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing Debtors team
• Drive effective cash collection and minimise outstanding debt
• Monitor and manage the full debtor age analysis across the business
• Ensure accurate allocations, reconciliations and account maintenance
• Oversee new client onboarding and credit approval processes
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and internal stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvement across debtor processes and systems
• Identify financial risks and implement practical solutions
• Monitor service levels, query resolution and customer satisfaction
• Produce meaningful management reports and debtor performance analysis
• Support audit requirements and ensure compliance with financial controls
• Partner with Operations to resolve complex debtor and client issues
• Recruit, train, mentor and develop finance team members
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement

What We're Looking For

To succeed in this role, you'll bring:

• A Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field

• Minimum 7 years' experience in Debtors, Accounts Receivable or Credit Management

• At least 3 years' experience leading and managing finance teams

• Strong knowledge of:

• Credit Management

• Debtor Management

• Cash Collections

• Financial Controls

• Risk Management

• Reconciliations

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Strong commercial awareness and sound financial judgement

• Outstanding leadership, coaching and stakeholder management skills

You'll Stand Out If You Have

• Experience leading large or multi-site debtor functions
• A track record of improving collections and reducing aged debt
• Experience implementing process improvements and driving operational efficiencies
• The ability to influence stakeholders across Finance and Operations
• A passion for developing high-performing teams

The Ideal Leader

We're looking for someone who is:

• An inspiring people leader
• Commercially minded
• Results-driven
• Highly organised
• Calm under pressure
• Customer-focused
• Passionate about continuous improvement
• Comfortable making decisions and driving accountability

What's on Offer

This opportunity offers more than just the next step in your career.

You'll join a well-established organisation where you'll have the opportunity to:

• Lead an experienced finance team
• Influence operational and financial performance
• Drive process improvement initiatives
• Build meaningful client relationships
• Contribute to strategic business success
• Grow your leadership career within a stable organisation

Salary: R45,000 – R50,000 CTC per month

Cape Town

Permanent

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're an experienced finance leader with a passion for debtor management, operational excellence and people leadership, we'd love to hear from you.

Submit your updated CV today.

For any questions about this opportunity or the recruitment process, please contact [email protected].

Please note: If you have not been contacted within 7 working days of the application closing date, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. We sincerely appreciate your interest in this opportunity and thank all applicants for taking the time to apply.