Senior Debtors Controller

1 week ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Tsebo Solutions Group Full time R250 000 - R450 000 per year
About Us

Are you a detail-driven finance professional with a passion for managing complex debtor portfolios and leading teams to success? We're looking for a Senior Debtors Controller to join our dynamic Finance team and take ownership of a critical function that directly impacts our cash flow, risk management, and financial reporting.

As a leading African Integrated Workplace Management Solutions Provider, Tsebo Solutions Group offers clients reduced costs, risk and complexities together with increased quality, efficiency and productivity. We specialise in Catering, Facilities Management, Cleaning and Hygiene, Pest Control, Protection, Energy, Procurement, Workspace Design, Engineering, Remote Camps, and more. Developing our people – the heart of Tsebo – is the foundation of our purpose. The result is a knowledgeable workforce that is in touch with every nuance of our clients' needs. DOWNLOAD OUR ONE-PAGER to find out more about who we are in a nutshell.

Duties & Responsibilities
  • Managing a large book of debtors across multiple entities and divisions.
  • Leading and mentoring staff to ensure high performance and continuous improvement.
  • Driving reporting excellence at both divisional and group level, including audit support and financial analysis.
  • Overseeing the end-to-end debtors process: invoicing, allocations, reconciliations, collections, and credit control.
  • Handling credit vetting, customer account openings, and monitoring credit limits and payment terms.
  • Processing and reconciling claims, deductions, credit notes, and journals accurately and timeously.
  • Allocating customer receipts and maintaining audit trails for all transactions.
  • Preparing and submitting key reports such as Age Analysis, Bad Debt Provision, Collection Forecasts, and Top Debtors.
  • Collaborating with internal departments and external customers to resolve queries and improve processes.
Skills and Competencies
  • Strong understanding of debtors' processes including reconciliations, credit notes, claims, and deductions.
  • Advanced Excel skills for reporting, analysis, and audit preparation.
  • Proficiency in accounting systems such as Pastel Evolution, QuickBooks, or Sage.
  • Excellent communication skills to engage with internal teams and external customers professionally.
  • Analytical thinking to investigate discrepancies and resolve complex queries.
  • Planning and organisational skills to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
  • Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in financial processing.
  • Ability to lead and support a team, share knowledge, and promote best practices.
Qualifications
  • Diploma or Degree in Bookkeeping, Financial Accounting, or Credit Management.
  • Relevant system training (e.g. Pastel Evolution, QuickBooks, Sage).
  • Professional registration (e.g. SAIPA, ICB) is advantageous.
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in a Debtors Clerk, Credit Controller, or Debtors Administrator role within a corporate finance environment.
  • Experience with intercompany accounts, complex reconciliations, claims, deductions, and customer account management.
  • Prior involvement in audit preparation, financial reporting, and credit vetting.
  • Proven ability to work independently and engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

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