Job Description

A leading pet food manufacturing company with a strong focus on the companion animal industry is seeking the above to be responsible for managing the end-to-end invoicing-to-collection process, setting policies, and creating an efficient framework for the debtors' team to maximize cash flow and minimize bad debts.
Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Minimum 3 years' experience in debtors' management or a similar financial role
• Strong financial acumen, analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Syspro is essential
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with a high level of attention to detail
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to travel out of province when required

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Overseeing daily release of sales orders, ensuring payment values match and accounts are within credit limits.
• Managing daily debtor collections, following up on overdue amounts, and ensuring timely statement distribution.
• Monitoring debtors' days and overdue percentages, ensuring accounts are paid within terms and credit limits.
• Preparing and maintaining daily and weekly cash flow forecasts and submitting monthly actual cash flow reports.
• Authorizing claims for credits, verifying all supporting documentation before final approval.
• Creating and amending customer accounts on Syspro, coordinating with sales representatives and ensuring accurate setup.
• Compiling and submitting credit applications for vetting and notifying relevant stakeholders of approvals.
• Generating and maintaining reports, including weekly claim trackers, monthly AR trial balance, and age analysis.
• Verifying and signing off on distributor and transporter monthly billings and addressing discrepancies promptly.
• Supervising the debtors' team, setting performance goals, managing leave, and ensuring compliance with audit and year-end processes.

Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into only with the shortlisted candidates. If you do not receive any feedback from us within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.