Debtor's Controller

Debtors Controller | Accounts Receivable | Cape Town

Cape Town

Permanent

R20,000 – R28,000 CTC per month

Keep the Cash Flow Moving. Build Strong Client Relationships. Make an Impact.

Are you an experienced Debtors Controller who takes pride in maintaining healthy debtor accounts, resolving queries efficiently, and building lasting client relationships?

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established national organisation seeking a proactive finance professional who understands that effective collections are about more than chasing payments—they're about accuracy, communication, and delivering an exceptional customer experience.

If you're detail-oriented, commercially aware, and enjoy working in a collaborative finance team, we'd love to hear from you.

As the Debtors Controller, you'll be responsible for managing a portfolio of client accounts while ensuring accurate collections, reconciliations, and outstanding account management.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing debtor accounts and ensuring collections are received within agreed payment terms
• Monitoring and maintaining debtor age analysis
• Allocating payments and reconciling customer accounts
• Investigating and resolving account queries promptly
• Preparing reconciliations and supporting documentation
• Delivering invoices and maintaining accurate financial records
• Following up on outstanding balances and unallocated receipts
• Monitoring payment trends and identifying potential risks
• Producing collection and debtor reports for management
• Building strong relationships with clients through regular communication
• Working closely with internal teams to resolve outstanding queries
• Maintaining accurate documentation and ensuring compliance with internal financial controls

To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Debtors Controller, Accounts Receivable or Credit Control environment
• Proven experience managing collections and debtor reconciliations
• Strong understanding of debtor management and account maintenance
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including:
  • VLOOKUP
  • Pivot Tables
  • Reconciliations
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines
• A valid driver's licence and your own reliable vehicle

• Finance qualification or currently studying towards one
• Experience working within a high-volume finance environment

• Highly organised and detail-oriented
• Proactive and solution-driven
• Customer-focused with excellent interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and accountable
• Comfortable working under pressure
• Passionate about delivering quality work every day

• Permanent opportunity
• Competitive salary of R20,000 – R28,000 CTC
• Join an established organisation with a collaborative finance team
• Opportunity to build long-term career growth within a stable business
• Exposure to a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your contribution matters