Job Summary
Do you have the gravitas to lead at executive level and the commercial acumen to make credit a strategic advantage? We are looking for an exceptional Executive Accounts Receivable Manager to take full ownership of our national AR and credit function - driving cashflow, managing risk, and engaging with the highest levels of financial leadership
What You'll do:
- Lead the full national Accounts Receivable and Credit Management function
- Develop and enforce credit policies, governance frameworks and risk controls
- Engage directly with CFOs, Finance Directors, EXCO and senior client stakeholders
- Drive aggressive yet professional collections to ensure debtors are kept strictly within agreed terms
- Proactively identify and resolve outstanding queries, disputes, and billing issues that are causing accounts to fall overdue
- Engage directly with clients at all levels to expedite payment, resolve escalations, and maintain strong working relationships without compromising collections
- Monitor aged debt closely and implement targeted action plan to reduce overdue balances and improve DSO
- Work cross-functionally with internal teams to address root causes of recurring disputes and billing errors that impact collection
- Deliver clear, concise executive reporting on exposure, ageing, and risk
- Travel nationally to support regional operations and strengthen key relationships
What You'll bring:
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting, Legal or related field
- 8 - 10+ years' experience in Accounts Receivable/ Credit Management at a senior level
- Proven executive presence with experience engaging at EXCO and C-suite level
- Strong commercial acumen and understanding of credit risk and governance
- Advanced financial analysis and reporting capability
- Exceptional communication - presenting complex financial matters clearly and concisely
- Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or Business Administration (CPA, CA, CICM Advantageous)
- Self-driven and able to operate independently with full ownership of outcomes
Why this Role?
- Competitive salary
- Platform to shape national credit strategy
- Professional development and career progression
Ready to make your mark?
If you are a strategic finance leader who understands that credit is a business decision - not just an administrative function - we want to hear from you!
Submit your CV and cover letter today to anthea.rogers@telebest.co.za