Reporting to: Debtors Manager

Location: Strand, Western Cape

About the Libstar Wet Condiments Category:

The Wet Condiments Category is part of the Libstar Ambient Products Category, with business sites located in Montagu, Cape Town, and Johannesburg. We operate within a dynamic, forward-thinking organization dedicated to driving innovation, fostering growth, and creating a supportive, inclusive work environment. As part of the broader Libstar team, our goal is to grow our food brands and category solutions in a sustainable and profitable manner. We prioritize building strong relationships with our customers and aim to be South Africa’s leading producer and distributor of high-quality products and brands. To achieve this, we believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to investing in their development and well-being.

Purpose of the Role:

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Debtors Controller to join our dynamic team in a fast-paced FMCG environment. This pivotal role will drive a culture of continuous improvement across sites within the Wet Condiments Category, ensuring alignment, standardisation, and excellence in operational practices.
The purpose of the role is to play a key role in maintaining healthy cash flow, ensuring accuracy in financial records, and delivering excellent customer service. This role is responsible for managing the full debtors function, including collections, cashbook processing, reconciliations, and customer account management.

Key Responsibilities:

Collections & Cashbook

• Accurately capturing and allocating daily customer payments
• Performing reconciliations on payments and debtor accounts
• Investigating and resolving payment discrepancies

Debt Collection

• Proactively collecting outstanding debts in line with company targets
• Following up on overdue accounts and resolving queries efficiently
• Ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures

Customer & Account Management

• Assisting with invoice processing and credit note issuance
• Processing claims, credits, and account queries
• Communicating with customers regarding overdue or on-hold accounts
• Maintaining accurate customer records and ensuring data integrity
• Managing and updating customer portal information
• Providing regular feedback and reporting to management

Behavioural Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail with a proactive approach
• Deadline driven
• Professional communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem solving and analytical abilities
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a team
• High level of integrity and commitment to maintaining compliance standards
• Strong organizational and time management skills in a fast-paced environment

Qualification, Skills and Experience:

• Relevant qualification in Finance, Accounting, or related field (preferred)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a debtors/accounts receivable role
• Strong reconciliation and numerical skills
• Experience with Syspro or accounting systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Additional Information:

Travelling and overtime work may be required

Application:

Please e-mail your CV to ilanya.vandeventer@libstar.co.za; with a motivation highlighting why you should be considered for the position.
Include the position you are applying for in the email subject line.
Application deadline: 13 May 2026
If you have not received a response within two weeks of the closing date for applications, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.

Please note that you may on occasion be required to perform tasks that are not part of your normal daily duties but may be necessary due to the operational requirements of the Company.

NOTE: To consider any application for employment, we will have to process your personal information. The Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA), provides that when one processes another’s personal information, such collection, retention, dissemination and use of that person’s personal information must be done in a lawful and transparent manner.
To give effect to the above, we are required to provide you with information regarding the processing of your personal information. This information is recorded under the HR Processing Notice, which can be accessed and viewed on the Company website at https://www.libstar.co.za/legal/.