Job Description

In 1996, Hisense officially entered the South African market with product lines covering televisions, refrigerators, mobile phones, washing machines, air conditioners, and other products. Its sales channels covered over 5,100 stores within South Africa and radiated to more than 10 surrounding countries in Southern Africa, such as Namibia, Zambia, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe.

From 2012 to the present, Hisense's product sales in the South African market have been increasing year by year. As of 2019, Hisense's refrigerators had a sales volume share of 29% and ranked first in the South African market, with sales revenue also at 26% and ranking first. Hisense's televisions had a sales volume share of 26% and ranked first in the South African market, with sales revenue at 24% and ranking second.

Debtors Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled Debtors Control Manager to lead and manage our debtors' function. This individual will oversee the debtor's team, ensuring effective credit control, collections, and reporting to safeguard company cash flow while maintaining strong relationships with key retail, wholesale, and distribution partners.

In the fast-moving consumer electronics space, the role demands sharp attention to detail, sound credit risk assessment, and the ability to manage high-volume transactions with major retailers and distribution channels across the region.

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Lead and manage the debtors team, ensuring efficient collections and accurate debtor account management. Oversee account reconciliations, ensuring all transactions (invoices, credit notes, debit notes, etc.) are correctly processed and recorded. Monitor overdue accounts and implement effective collection strategies. Develop and manage credit policies aligned to the consumer electronics industry, where credit terms with major retailers and distributors play a critical role in sales growth. Conduct risk assessments for new and existing customers, including large retail groups, wholesalers, and resellers. Ensure compliance with credit insurance policies and internal risk management guidelines. Drive accurate forecasting of cash inflows, aligning with monthly and quarterly sales targets. Prepare age analysis reports, highlighting risks and recommending actions to reduce outstanding debt. Work closely with Sales, Commercial, and Supply Chain teams to align debtors' performance with business objectives. Partner with the sales team to resolve disputes and queries that may delay collections. Liaise with external auditors, insurers, and financial institutions regarding debtor-related queries. Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to the debtors team to enhance performance and accountability. Drive process improvements to optimize debtor management efficiency. Ensure system accuracy within ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Sage, Oracle, or similar) used in consumer electronics companies. Implement controls to mitigate risks of bad debt write-offs.

Required Skills:

Bachelor in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration Professional credit management qualification Advanced Excel and ERP systems proficiency (SAP etc) 7+ years of experience in debtors/credit control, with at least 3 years in a management role. Strong knowledge of credit risk assessment, debt recovery procedures, and compliance.
Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person