Debtors Team Leader

SUMMARY:

A leading pet food manufacturing company with a strong focus on the companion animal industry is seeking the above to be responsible for managing the end-to-end invoicing-to-collection process, setting policies, and creating an efficient framework for the debtors’ team to maximize cash flow and minimize bad debts.

POSITION INFO:

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in debtors’ management or a similar financial role
• Strong financial acumen, analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Syspro is essential
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with a high level of attention to detail
• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to travel out of province when required

• Overseeing daily release of sales orders, ensuring payment values match and accounts are within credit limits.
• Managing daily debtor collections, following up on overdue amounts, and ensuring timely statement distribution.
• Monitoring debtors’ days and overdue percentages, ensuring accounts are paid within terms and credit limits.
• Preparing and maintaining daily and weekly cash flow forecasts and submitting monthly actual cash flow reports.
• Authorizing claims for credits, verifying all supporting documentation before final approval.
• Creating and amending customer accounts on Syspro, coordinating with sales representatives and ensuring accurate setup.
• Compiling and submitting credit applications for vetting and notifying relevant stakeholders of approvals.
• Generating and maintaining reports, including weekly claim trackers, monthly AR trial balance, and age analysis.
• Verifying and signing off on distributor and transporter monthly billings and addressing discrepancies promptly.
• Supervising the debtors’ team, setting performance goals, managing leave, and ensuring compliance with audit and year-end processes.