Debtors Controller

About the role

The Debtors Controller will manage the company’s accounts receivable ledger, ensuring timely collections, accurate customer account handling, and strong credit control to minimise bad debts and optimise cash flow for an established agricultural chemical distributor.

Key responsibilities

• Process customer and depot enquiries regarding accounts, statements and payments.
• Proactively collect overdue debts and follow up on late accounts.
• Escalate non‑paying clients to attorneys or external collection agencies when required.
• Assess new credit applications, perform credit checks and set or recommend credit limits.
• Set up new customers and manage credit limit increases in Sage Evolution.
• Calculate and process commission deductions from agents’ cash accounts.
• Allocate customer payments accurately and perform AR adjustments.
• Maintain customer information in both physical files and the Sage Evolution system.
• Prepare weekly age analysis reports and monthly customer statements.
• Apply monthly interest on overdue accounts and issue statements promptly.
• Reconcile the Debtors Control GL account and related bank accounts each month.
• Provide regular debtors statistics and feedback to management.
• Organise and maintain all debtor‑related documentation.

Required profile

• National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with Accounting or Mathematics.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Debtors/Credit Control role, preferably in retail or wholesale.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in Afrikaans and English.

Required skills

• Hands‑on experience with Sage Evolution or a comparable ERP system.