Debtors Controller

Supporting financial administration across a well-established group of companies within the industrial sector, this position manages the full debtors and accounts receivable pipeline. The outcome expected is the accurate generation of group invoicing, the reduction of outstanding debt, and the systematic allocation of payments across all debtor accounts. The environment suits a detail-oriented, self-motivated professional who maintains composure while processing large volumes of operational data and financial documentation under strict timeline requirements.

The role centres on maintaining absolute alignment between operational logistics records and financial invoicing cycles. Operating across multiple group entities, the position works in close coordination with operations teams, creditors, and internal financial accountants to reconcile movement books, timesheets, and tenant utility calculations. This opportunity is structured for a competent, retired or semi-retired professional seeking a dedicated 6-month contract engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Group Invoicing & Revenue Processing: Generate, preview, and process final invoices, proforma invoices, rental previews, and utility calculation billing for a group of companies.
  

• Debtors & Collections Control: Execute payment allocations, conduct age analysis updates alongside the Financial Accountant, and follow up actively on outstanding debt collections.
  

• Operational Logistics Reconciliation: Cross-reference invoices with movement books, obtain and track operations department timesheets, maintain Kardex reports, and resolve documentation queries with dispatch supervisors.
  

• Proof of Delivery & Contract Administration: Match, scan, and archive Proof of Delivery (POD) documents with final invoices for client distribution, while processing contract certificates and claim documentation.
  

• Property & Utilities Billing: Update monthly rent rosters and calculate per-tenant municipal utility allocations to generate accurate property tenant invoices.
  

• Financial Filing & Compliance: Maintain clean, audit-ready debtors filing systems and update operational teams regarding payment statuses for upfront and cash-on-delivery (COD) clients.
  
  

Requirements

• Accounting Qualification: Certificate or Diploma in Accounting or Bookkeeping.
  

• Financial Experience: Minimum of 3 to 5 years of comprehensive experience across full-function accounting and debtors management.
  

• Data & Volume Capability: Proven ability to handle large volumes of data, project documentation, and operational records accurately under tight deadlines.
  

• Personal Attributes: Meticulous attention to detail, strong organisational skills, self-motivation, and excellent time management.
  

Desirable Requirements

• Previous working experience utilising SYSPRO software.
  

Required Software Skills

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  

• SYSPRO (Desirable)