Credit Manager – Accounts Receivable (Cape Town)

About the role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Credit Manager will own the end‑to‑end accounts receivable function and lead a small team. The role ensures accurate billing, effective collections, strong cash‑flow management and high‑quality customer service across the debtor portfolio.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the full AR process: invoicing, statements, credit and debit notes, and customer charges.
• Maintain customer master data, pricing structures and contracts.
• Onboard new customers, handling all compliance and verification steps.
• Process payments, allocate receipts and perform daily banking activities.
• Monitor collections, follow up on overdue accounts and meet debtor targets.
• Reconcile customer accounts, resolve discrepancies and perform inter‑company reconciliations.
• Prepare weekly debtor analysis and cash‑flow forecasts.
• Review team reports, investigate queries and ensure timely resolution.
• Lead, mentor and coach the AR team, handling performance management.
• Produce regular management reports and ad‑hoc financial information.
• Support process improvements and broader finance objectives.

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in Accounting.
• 3–4 years experience as an AR team leader or supervisor.
• Proven ability to manage a small team of AR clerks.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel.
• ERP SAGE or SAGE X3.
• WMS experience (highly advantageous).
• Strong understanding of system integration across multiple platforms.

What we offer

• Competitive total cash compensation ranging from R400 K to R480 K per year.
• Opportunity to lead a finance function within a dynamic banking‑loans environment.