Description:
ACCOUNTS RECIEVABLE MANAGER
Finance
Job Purpose
The Accounts Receivable Manager is responsible for leading the accounts receivable function within a fast-paced growing FMCG environment, ensuring accurate billing, timely collections, and optimal cash flow. Operating in a high-volume, customer-centric setting, this role requires strong leadership, process discipline, and relationship management to reduce risk, minimize bad debt, and ensure financial integrity across a broad customer base-including wholesalers, retailers, distributors, and key accounts. The Accounts Receivable Manager will report into the Head of Shared Services.
Key Accountabilities and Outputs
1. Accounts Receivable Operations
Oversee the full accounts receivable cycle, including invoicing, collections, credit control, cash application, and customer account reconciliations. Ensure the accurate and timely billing of large volumes of transactions, considering delivery schedules and promotional discounts common in the beverage industry. Manage collection processes aligned to customer payment terms (e.g. 7-day, 14-day, 30-day cycles) to ensure healthy DSO and reduce aged debt. Collaborate with the sales and distribution teams to resolve pricing, delivery, and rebate disputes that impact payment. Maintain accurate AR sub-ledgers, reconcile customer accounts, and ensure proper application of cash and credit notes. Manage deductions, claims, and short payments-ensuring proper documentation and resolution.2. Credit Risk and Customer Relationship Management
Evaluate and approve credit applications for new customers in line with internal credit policy and risk appetite. Review and adjust customer credit limits based on trading history, payment performance, and business risk exposure. Monitor key FMCG customers (e.g. national retailers, route-to-market distributors, and independent stores) for payment behavior and escalate risks early. Maintain strong relationships with key customers' finance and procurement teams to support cash collection and issue resolutions. Ensure accurate application of the National Credit Act3. Team Leadership and Development
Lead, train, and support a team of Credit managers, AR clerks and credit controllers in delivering best-in-class receivables performance. Set performance targets and KPI's related to DSO, collections, and query turnaround time. Foster a high-performance, results-driven culture with a focus on collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement. Conduct regular team reviews and support ongoing skills development. Assist the business in streamlining th
12 Jan 2026;
from:
gumtree.co.za