Financial Manager: Accounts Receivable

2 months ago


Cape Town City Centre, South Africa Jobted ZA C2 Full time

My client is seeking a seasoned Operational Finance Manager that will lead and manage the Accounts Receivable/Debtors Division to oversee and optimize credit operations while ensuring financial control and team excellence.

This role requires strategic planning, problem-solving, and customer-focused execution to meet organizational goals.

This role is based in Observatory, Northern Suburbs, Cape Town.

Key Responsibilities:

- Credit Operations & Financial Management:

- Analyse credit data, trends, and patterns using advanced tools like PowerBI.

- Implement and monitor credit policies, ensuring compliance with standards.

- Manage cash flow, debtor performance, and ensure accurate financial reporting.

- Plan and control staffing levels and resource allocation for operational efficiency.

- Planning & Problem-Solving:

- Develop and revise long-term and short-term operational strategies.

- Anticipate challenges, set priorities, and allocate resources effectively.

- Improve operational systems to enhance efficiency and align with objectives.

- Team Leadership & Supervision:

- Supervise and monitor staff performance, ensuring task completion to set standards.

- Conduct appraisals, provide coaching, and support personal development.

- Motivate the team, fostering cooperation and a strong team spirit.

- Customer & Stakeholder Engagement:

- Provide professional and timely communication to customers.

- Address and resolve disputes, ensuring customer satisfaction and retention.

- Liaise effectively with managerial, supervisory, and clerical stakeholders.

- Monitoring & Reporting:

- Check accuracy in records, ledgers, and financial reports.

- Evaluate systems, schedules, and adherence to operational objectives.

- Deliver routine and critical updates to management and staff.

- Decision-Making & Emergency Management:

- Make critical decisions under pressure, ensuring business continuity.

- Allocate resources and initiate actions during unexpected situations.

Qualifications & Skills:

- Education: Credit Management 3 Certificate or Finance Diploma/Degree.
- Experience: 8+ years in credit and financial management, with leadership exposure.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in PowerBI, advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP), and MS Access.
- Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and planning abilities.



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