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Debtors Manager Jobs in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Title: Debtors Manager
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Recruiter:
GG Financial Recruitment
Job Ref:
CPT001184/GG
Date posted:
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Location:
Cape Town, South Africa
Salary:
40000 Monthly
SUMMARY:
An established import and export company based in Cape Town CBD is seeking an experienced Debtors Manager to take full responsibility for the debtors function and oversee the company’s accounts receivable processes.
The successful candidate will have extensive experience in debtors’ management, strong attention to detail, and the ability to effectively manage collections, credit control, and debtor reconciliations within a busy commercial environment.
The role requires a mature and experienced individual with at least 10 years’ experience in debtors/credit control, ideally within a trading, logistics, or import/export environment.
POSITION INFO:
An established import and export company based in Cape Town CBD is seeking an experienced Debtors Manager to take full responsibility for the debtors function and oversee the company’s accounts receivable processes.
The successful candidate will have extensive experience in debtors’ management, strong attention to detail, and the ability to effectively manage collections, credit control, and debtor reconciliations within a busy commercial environment.
The role requires a mature and experienced individual with at least 10 years’ experience in debtors/credit control, ideally within a trading, logistics, or import/export environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Full management of the debtors/accounts receivable function
- Monitoring and managing the debtors book
- Ensuring timely collection of outstanding accounts
- Performing monthly debtor reconciliations
- Allocating payments accurately on the accounting system
- Following up on overdue accounts and resolving account queries
- Preparing and reviewing age analysis reports
- Maintaining accurate debtor records on the SAGE accounting system
- Liaising with customers regarding account queries and payment arrangements
- Implementing and maintaining credit control procedures
- Working closely with the finance team and management to ensure effective cash flow management
- Preparing reports for management on debtor performance and outstanding accounts
- Ensuring compliance with internal financial procedures
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in Debtors / Credit Control
- Strong experience managing a large and active debtor book
- Proficient in SAGE accounting software
- Strong reconciliation and numerical skills
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and manage deadlines
Qualifications
- Credit Management I, II, and III (preferred)
- A relevant financial or bookkeeping qualification is advantageous
Additional Advantage
- Experience within import/export, logistics, shipping, or trading environments