If you're a strategic thinker with a knack for financial management and team leadership, we want to hear from you! My client is looking for someone to make a meaningful impact on their debt collection processes and stakeholder relationships.
This position is based in Sandton.

Duties:

Debtors Management:
- Develop and implement customized debt collection strategies in collaboration with finance managers from each brand.
- Ensure compliance with internal and external policies and regulations governing accounts receivable.
- Supervise the processing of bad debt journals, refunds, and account statuses.
- Cultivate and maintain key customer relationships to facilitate efficient debt recovery.
- Provide comprehensive reports and updates on debtor management issues and resolutions.

Systems Development and Administration:
- Spearhead the development and maintenance of systems, procedures, and policies related to debt collection.
- Manage updates and status changes within debt collection software systems.
- Provide functional support for the implementation of new enterprise-wide collections and finance management systems.

Financial Management:
- Prepare and recommend operating budgets and monitor spending for adherence to budgetary guidelines.
- Identify and recommend variances as necessary to ensure optimal financial management.

People Management:
- Lead and manage the performance of the collections team, defining deliverables and key performance indicators.
- Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and development within the team.
- Oversee the recruitment process and talent management within the Accounts Receivable division.
- Conduct performance evaluations, training, and development activities to enhance team productivity and effectiveness.

Stakeholder Engagement:
- Proactively manage feedback and issue resolution with brand financial managers.
- Deliver regular debtors collection reports and communicate process enhancements to relevant teams and customers.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Completed BCom in Accounting or Finance related field
Minimum of 6 to 8 years experience in a similar position
Experience working in Accounting / Financial Management and Debtors Management
SAICA Articles will be advantageous
Experience working in Finance Shared Services will be highly advantageous

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