Accountant (Debtors)

Accountant (Debtors)

Recruiter

Network Recruitment

Job Ref

NFR010065/JLo

Date posted

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary

400000 Annually

SUMMARY

Turn outstanding debt into recovered revenue and make an impact where it counts most: the bottom line.

POSITION INFO

Company and Job Description: A leading organisation is seeking a meticulous and results-driven Debtors Controller to join its Finance Department. This role is critical in ensuring the effective management and optimisation of the debtors' ledger, driving timely collections, and maintaining strong client relationships while upholding financial accuracy and compliance standards. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full debtors' function, including collections, payment processing, reconciliations, and query resolution. You will play a key role in ensuring healthy cash flow through proactive debt recovery strategies, accurate ledger management, and professional engagement with customers and internal stakeholders. This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: Debt Collection Implement and drive effective debt collection strategies to minimise outstanding debt. Contact debtors via telephone, email, and written communication to resolve overdue accounts and disputes. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all debtor interactions and arrangements. Monitor overdue accounts and initiate escalation processes, including legal and debt insurance actions where required. Issue monthly debtor statements timeously. Payment Processing Receive, verify, and process debtor payments accurately and in line with company policies. Reconcile payments against outstanding invoices and update debtor accounts accordingly. Resolve payment discrepancies in collaboration with customers and escalate unresolved issues to management. Debtors Ledger Management Maintain an accurate and fully reconciled debtors' ledger. Allocate payments according to customer remittances. Perform regular reconciliations to ensure data integrity and completeness. Prepare and present reports including aging analysis, collections performance, and outstanding debt summaries. Customer Service Provide professional and efficient service to debtors, addressing queries and concerns promptly. Collaborate with internal teams (including sales and operations) to resolve customer issues and improve processes. Engage with clients through scheduled meetings to strengthen relationships and resolve outstanding matters. Compliance & Reporting Compile and submit required monthly client reports. Ensure adherence to debt insurance and credit control processes for non-paying accounts. Maintain comprehensive documentation of all collection activities, agreements, and escalations. Process Improvement Identify opportunities to enhance debt collection and payment processes. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, accuracy, and customer satisfaction. Job Experience and Skills Required: Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field 3 - 4 years' experience in a similar position Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel Apply now! For more exciting (Finance/ Engineering/ IT / Supply Chain / Commercial & C-Suite) vacancies, please visit: If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions. For more information, contact: Juanette Lotter Executive Consultant