Debtors Manager - - Johannesburg

Job & Company Descriptions:
Join our esteemed client's team as they navigate their financial journey. They are in search of an enthusiastic Debtors Manager to inject renewed ideas into their team.

As the Debtors Manager you will be responsible for the below:

Develop individualized debt collection strategies tailored to each education brand within the group.
Secure approval from finance managers of each brand and implement the agreed-upon strategies.
Ensure adherence to internal and external policies and regulations pertaining to accounts receivable, meticulously documenting and verifying compliance.
Supervise the handling of bad debt journals, refunds, and resolution of on-hold/not on-hold accounts by credit controllers.
Oversee various projects and ad hoc initiatives from initiation to completion.
Cultivate and maintain important customer relationships.
Serve as a bridge between education brands, and external stakeholders, ensuring information exchange and data maintenance.
Participate in meetings, offering reports on debtor management issues and resolutions.
Provide weekly reports to management on debt collection activities.
Prepare and send collection letters and SMS messages as needed.
Assist in resolving account queries, including conducting visits to key customers.
Follow established procedures for transitioning accounts to pre-legal status and monitor progress accordingly.
Identify and propose proactive solutions aligned with specific business requirements.
Monitor the aging of the debtors book, assessing accuracy and collectability.
Support the annual financial audit process.
Take the lead as subject matter expert in projects focused on business process improvement and system enhancements.
Conduct quality monitoring on credit controllers' calls.