Debtors
Clerk
Debtors Clerk
We are looking for a meticulous and driven Debtors Clerk to join our finance department in Wellington in the Western Cape. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate debtor records, managing the collections process and supporting cash flow planning through precise account reconciliation and reporting. This role is well suited to someone with a keen eye for detail, a disciplined work ethic and a commitment to accuracy in all financial matters.
Requirements
- Tertiary qualification in Financial Management (or similar)
- At least two years’ experience in a similar role
- Strong proficiency in accounting software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience working with retail customers will be advantageous
Characteristics
- High accuracy and efficiency; attention to detail is essential
- Ability to thrive under pressure
- Excellent organisational skills; prioritisation is a key element
- Diligent
- Able to work with urgency and responsiveness
- Disciplined
- Team player
- Good with routine work and time management
Job Description
- Maintain accurate customer contact and credit records
- Maintain new and current customer accounts
- Monitor and maintain credit limits
- Process invoices and credit notes
- Allocate and process customer payments
- Reconcile debtors accounts
- Maintain routine and accurate bookkeeping
- Prepare and distribute accurate debtor statements on a weekly basis
- Inspect, analyse and identify any discrepancies
- Follow up on outstanding balances and manage the collections process
- Handle all account queries
- Prepare ageing reports to support cash flow forecasting
- Compile debtor data for monthly management reports
- Collaborate with the finance team for month-end and year-end account reconciliations
- Assist with audit preparations related to debtor balances
Remuneration
Market related, depending on experience and qualifications
Applications
Please send your CV and cover letter, including salary expectation, to . Kindly ensure your subject includes the position you are applying for. If you have not received any feedback within two weeks, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
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