Reporting to: Head of Finance

Location: Montagu, 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

The Debtors Manager will lead the accounts receivable function by ensuring appropriate aging is adhered to. The candidate will ensure accurate customer billing, timely issuing of statements, allocation of receipts, and effective handling of customer queries. The role contributes to improved cash flow through disciplined administration, accurate record-keeping, and support to collections activities in line with company policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable / Debtors

• Oversee the customer billing process to ensure invoices and credit notes are raised accurately, timeously, and in line with approved pricing, supporting documentation, and internal controls.
• Manage receipt allocation and reconciliation processes, ensuring timely resolution of unallocated cash and recurring exceptions through root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Ensure monthly customer statements are issued and dispute/query follow-ups are actioned, monitoring proof of payment and remittance information to support accurate allocation and effective collections.
• Own and review debtor reconciliations and month-end accounts receivable close activities, ensuring accurate reporting, compliance, and timely resolution of reconciling items.
• Log, track, and resolve customer account queries (pricing differences, deductions, short payments) with internal teams.
• Drive collections by monitoring ageing and escalating overdue accounts/risks to the Head of Finance.
• Maintain accurate filing and customer master data; ensure documents are complete for audit and internal controls.
• Create and maintain customer accounts in line with company policies.
• Drive Monthly aging meetings, provide feedback and pro-active actions to resolve issues.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail with high level of accuracy and good numerical skills.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal) and a professional customer-service approach.
• Able to plan and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem-solving mindset with ability to follow up and resolve queries.
• Competent in Excel and comfortable working on Syspro.

Qualifications & Experience

• Certificate/Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (advantageous).
• 3–5 years’ experience in a Managerial accounts receivable/debtors or similar finance managerial role.
• Experience in an FMCG/manufacturing environment advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems (SYSPRO advantageous).
• Strong knowledge of BI reporting tools.
• Basic understanding of VAT and reconciliations.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a leading FMCG business driving innovation and efficiency.
• Influence financial and operational decisions through data and insight.
• Work in a collaborative environment that values growth and excellence.

Application

Please email your CV (with references) and a motivation letter to francene.koopman@montfoods.co.za
by 22 May 2026. If you have not received a response within four weeks of the closing date, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.
Application deadline: 22 May 2026
Include the position you are applying for in the email subject line.

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/.