📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEWPepsiCo is actively recruiting for a Debtors Supervisor position in Gauteng. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Finance / Accounting / Audit sector looking to advance their careers.
🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILEWe are seeking talented individuals with the following profile• Experience Level: 5 - 7 years • Educational Background: Others or equivalent • Industry Focus: Finance / Accounting / Audit • Location Preference: in Gauteng
💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERSFinancial professionals like Debtors Supervisor are vital for organizational stability and compliance. This role offers the opportunity to impact business strategy and financial health.
📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTSThis role in Finance / Accounting / Audit offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.
📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCEWhen applying for this Debtors Supervisor position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 5 - 7 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Others • Specific achievements in the Finance / Accounting / Audit field • Any certifications or specialized training
🌍 SOUTH AFRICA JOB MARKET CONTEXTThe Finance / Accounting / Audit sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.
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Overview
To supervise and coordinate the debtor's function within the bakery, ensuring accurate billing, timely collections, effective credit management, account reconciliations, and compliance with company policies. The role is responsible for maintaining healthy cash flow, reducing debtor days, minimizing bad debt exposure, and leading the debtor's team to deliver efficient customer service while supporting business profitability.
ResponsibilitiesDebtors Management
Supervise the end-to-end accounts receivable process. Ensure customer accounts are accurately maintained. Review debtor ageing reports and drive collection strategies. Monitor overdue accounts and implement recovery actions. Authorise customer account adjustments within delegated authority. Ensure timely allocation of receipts. Resolve customer account queries promptly.
Credit Control
Monitor customer credit limits. Recommend credit limit amendments. Review customer payment history and risk. Assist with customer credit assessments. Ensure compliance with company credit policy. Escalate high-risk accounts.
Cash Flow Management
Support achievement of monthly cash collection targets. Monitor daily collections. Prepare cash collection forecasts. Assist Finance with working capital initiatives. Reduce overdue debt.
Customer Relationship Management
Maintain professional relationships with customers. Resolve billing disputes. Liaise with Sales, Distribution and Customer Service. Negotiate payment arrangements where authorised. Improve customer satisfaction while protecting company interests.
Financial Administration
Review customer reconciliations. Ensure invoices and credit notes are processed accurately. Monitor unapplied receipts. Ensure accurate month-end debtor reporting. Support internal and external audits.
Team LeadershipSupervise the Debtors team. Allocate workload. Monitor productivity. Coach and develop employees. Conduct performance reviews. Ensure adherence to company policies. Promote teamwork and continuous improvement.
Reporting
Prepare and analyseDebtor Age Analysis Collection reports Overdue account reports Bad debt provisions Customer payment trends Credit exposure reports Collection performance against targets
Compliance & Governance
Ensure compliance with accounting standards. Adhere to internal controls. Support audit requirements. Ensure segregation of duties. Maintain accurate financial records. Ensure compliance with company financial policies.
Decision Making
The incumbent is required toPrioritise collection activities. Recommend customer credit limits. Escalate legal recovery where required. Approve routine debtor adjustments within authority. Resolve customer disputes. Allocate team resources. Recommend process improvements.
Problem Solving
The role regularly resolvesLong outstanding accounts. Customer payment disputes. Credit risk issues. Cash allocation discrepancies. Billing inaccuracies. Customer account reconciliations. Collection bottlenecks. System-related debtor issues. Requires analytical thinking, negotiation skills and sound financial judgement.
Internal Relationships
Finance Department Sales Team Customer Service Distribution Warehouse Supply Chain Commercial Team Payroll (where applicable) Internal Audit
External Relationships
Customers Financial Institutions Auditors Debt Collection Agencies Legal Service Providers Credit Bureaus
Knowledge Required
Accounts Receivable principles Credit Control practices Financial reporting Debtors reconciliations Cash flow management Accounting systems (SAP preferred) Microsoft Excel (Advanced) Financial controls VAT legislation Credit risk management
Skills Required
Leadership Coaching Negotiation Communication Conflict resolution Financial analysis Attention to detail Planning and organising Problem solving Customer relationship management Decision making Time management
QualificationsDiploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance or Commerce. Credit Management qualification advantageous 5–7 years' experience in Debtors / Accounts Receivable. Minimum 2–3 years in a supervisory role. Manufacturing or FMCG experience preferred. SAP and PGT experience advantageous.
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