Accounts Receivable Team Leader

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Job Title: Accounts Receivable Team Leader
Department: Accounts Receivable / Finance
Location: Durban Central 

About Us
Stratogo is a professional recruitment and workforce solutions company specializing in sourcing and placing top talent across various industries.
Our client is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Team Leader to oversee debtor accounts, manage collections, monitor cash flow, and ensure accurate financial reporting. Reporting to the Credit Manager, the successful candidate will lead daily accounts receivable activities, minimise financial risk, resolve outstanding queries, and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures. The role also involves guiding and mentoring team members while driving continuous improvement in accounts receivable processes.
Key Responsibilities

• Manage debtor accounts, monitor outstanding payments, coordinate collections, resolve customer queries, and ensure accurate processing of receipts, credit notes, reconciliations, and customer account adjustments.
• Oversee daily banking activities, cash flow forecasting, aged debtor analysis, monthly reporting, and account reconciliations. Prepare and distribute financial reports to management within required deadlines.
• Lead and support the accounts receivable team, ensure compliance with company credit and financial policies, investigate discrepancies, escalate overdue accounts, and identify opportunities to improve processes and automate reporting.

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• Credit Management Level 5 qualification or a degree in Finance or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years' supervisory experience.
• Proven experience in accounts receivable, credit control, or debtors management.
• Strong knowledge of debtor reconciliations, aged analysis, collections, cash flow reporting, and banking processes.
• Experience preparing financial reports and managing month-end processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting systems.
• Understanding of credit management policies, customer account management, and financial controls.
• Experience handling customer queries, payment allocations, credit notes, rebates, and account adjustments.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage professionally with customers, management, and internal departments.
• Strong attention to detail, numerical and analytical skills, and a high level of accuracy when handling financial records.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask, prioritise workloads, and meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills, integrity, confidentiality, and the ability to work under pressure.
• Leadership and mentoring abilities, with a focus on teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunity to lead an accounts receivable team within an established organisation.
• Exposure to financial reporting, cash flow management, and credit control operations.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

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