Debtors Collection Strategy Map
Debtor Collection Process
Monitor Aged Debtor List
at least Mon, Wed & Fri
weekly to plan collection
process
Report monthly via Key
Objectives against debtor
targets
(Collect within terms + 5 working days for
issue)
Provide colour coded
debtor dashboard to GA
& GM every Tuesday
Contact client 3 to 5
working days prior to due
date to ensure they have
all invoices and intend to
pay within terms
Colours indicate status of
debt, and highlight if
Accounts need support
Yes
Issues raised by
customer?
Address customers
issues, or escalate to GA
and SR immediately,
asking for response
within 1 working day
No
Notify sales rep and
stores that on hold. Ask
sales rep and GM for
assistance.
Once 5 working days
overdue – contact client.
Unless paid (or next day)
put on hold and escalate
Weekly follow up
Two weeks overdue –
ensure matter escalated
to management. Client
informed payment due
immediately
Three weeks overdue –
final demand letter
issued. Given 5 working
days to pay
4 weeks overdue –
flag for legal action.
Confirm with GM
Cash Accounts Process
Amount owed (not
deposit) appears in
debtor account
Yes
Cash Account?
Inform GA & SR
Immediately, ask why
allowed credit
Assist with collection
where asked
No
Follow normal debt
collection processes
Provide GA, MD & GM
with a list of outstanding
cash accounts on a
weekly basis
If project – as for copy of
payment plan so know
collection process and
timing