Job Description

Invoice to Cash Manager

Location: Gauteng
Reports to: Finance Lead

My client (FMCG) is looking for an experienced Invoice to Cash Manager with strong leadership capabilities and a proven background in finance and accounts receivable/payable. The role is responsible for managing the full invoice-to-cash cycle, including credit risk management, claims resolution, AR/AP oversight, reporting, and process cleansing. This position plays a critical role in ensuring data integrity, driving cash flow optimization, and implementing policy and process improvements across the finance function.

Key Responsibilities

1. Invoice-to-Cash Operations

• Oversee the full I2C process including invoicing, claims management, AR & AP, and cash allocation.

• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of AR balances, overdue accounts, and claims status.

• Lead initiatives to cleanse AR ledgers and resolve legacy issues.

• Partner with cross-functional teams (finance, commercial, logistics) to streamline invoice-to-cash processes.

2. Risk & Reporting

• Provide detailed risk analysis, including credit risk assessments and solvency checks.

• Consolidate and present accurate monthly reports on AR, DSO, provisions, and claims.

• Drive transparency and accountability in reporting for senior leadership.

3. Process Improvement & Policy Development

• Champion continuous improvement within the I2C process, identifying inefficiencies and implementing corrective actions.

• Review, update, and implement policies, procedures, and SOPs to align with best practice.

• Support finance digitization/automation initiatives and reporting enhancements.

4. People Leadership

• Manage, coach, and develop a diverse team 

• Foster a high-performance culture, ensuring clear objectives, accountability, and succession planning.

• Lead with strong communication and motivation, ensuring collaboration across teams and functions.

Key Requirements

Qualifications

• Accounting degree / diploma or equivalent.

• Credit Management or related certification advantageous.

• Data analysis training beneficial.

Experience

• 5+ years' management experience within FMCG, Retail, or Distribution environments.

• Strong background in Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Invoice-to-Cash processes.

• Experience with Electronic data interchange, automation/digitilization projects
• A working knowledge of credit-related law

• Proven success in managing large debtor books and high transaction volumes.

• Experience with credit policies, claims resolution, and finance controls.

• Exposure to automation/digitization projects in finance (advantageous).

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management skills.

• Analytical mindset with advanced reporting and problem-solving ability.

• Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environments.

• Excellent stakeholder management across finance, commercial, and supply chain.

• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Should you meet the required skills please respond to this advert