Debtors Manager

Job Description

A fast-growing renewable energy finance business is looking for a commercially sharp Debtors Manager to lead the performance, recovery, and governance of its South African debtors portfolio. This is a high-visibility role with direct exposure to Executive leadership and Board reporting.

 

Who this is for:

This role suits someone who understands that debtor management is about outcomes — improving DSO, strengthening recoveries, mitigating risk, and protecting cash flow. You’ll operate at both operational and strategic levels, influencing stakeholders and driving accountability across the business.

 

What you’ll be doing:

• Take full ownership of SA debtors performance and cash collection outcomes
• Actively manage DSO, ageing profiles, and high-risk accounts
• Lead structured recovery plans aligned to contract terms (PPAs, Rent-to-Own, service agreements)
• Identify early risk indicators and prepare structured escalation recommendations
• Support legal enforcement actions and ensure full audit trails
• Consolidate group-level debtor reporting and prepare board-ready packs
• Embed strong governance, controls, and a performance-driven collections culture

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience managing a sizeable debtors book in a structured finance environment
• Strong understanding of contract-based revenue models
• Demonstrated success improving DSO and reducing aged balances
• Confident engaging with senior stakeholders, customers, and legal teams
• Highly analytical, detail-driven, and commercially astute
• Experience preparing executive and board-level reporting

What’s in it for you:

• Strategic exposure to Executive and Board-level decision-making
• A role that blends commercial thinking with financial discipline
• Opportunity to influence governance, risk management, and cash strategy
• Stable, growing renewable energy environment with real impact

If you’re ready to take accountability for cash performance and drive meaningful improvement, we’d love to hear from you.

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