Description:
Industry: Transport / Logistics
Location: Durbanville
Employment Type: Full-time
Reporting Line: Head of Finance
A well-established transport and logistics organisation is seeking an experienced Debtors Manager to take full ownership of the accounts receivable function within a fast-paced operational environment. The role combines strong financial control with people management and requires a hands-on, detail-driven leader who can optimise cash flow while maintaining strong client relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Debtors and Credit Management
Manage and oversee the full debtors 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 and payment terms.
Liaise with operations and claims teams to resolve invoicing disputes and outstanding PODs efficiently.
Prepare monthly debtors reports, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
Reduce debtor days and minimise bad debt exposure.
Manage escalations, payment arrangements, and legal handovers where required.
Maintain strong client relationships while firmly enforcing payment terms.
HR and Team Management
Lead, superv