Debtors Clerk

This role is based in Centurion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain accurate, up-to-date customer accounts.
• Allocate customer payments accurately and timeously.
• Perform regular debtor reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Take ownership of outstanding and overdue accounts through consistent follow-up.
• Contact customers regarding overdue invoices, payment commitments and payment arrangements.
• Issue statements, payment reminders and collection requests.
• Handle and resolve customer queries relating to invoices, payments and account balances.
• Investigate and resolve invoice and payment disputes efficiently.
• Prepare, analyse and monitor Debtors Age Analysis reports.
• Provide regular reporting on collections, overdue accounts and outstanding debtor balances.
• Monitor customer credit limits, payment terms and account activity.
• Assist with credit applications and customer account reviews.
• Reconcile the Debtors Control Account.
• Support month-end accounts receivable procedures and ensure all transactions are accurately captured.
• Maintain complete and accurate debtor records and supporting documentation.
• Assist the Finance Department with audit requirements and general accounting functions where required.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Debtors / Credit Control - essential
• Proven experience managing the full debtors function.
• Strong numerical, analytical and reconciliation skills.
• Proven debt collection and account follow-up experience.
• Proficiency in Sage / Pastel.
• Good Microsoft Excel skills.
• Working knowledge of VAT and basic accounting principles.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and customer-service skills.
• A confident communicator who can follow up firmly, professionally and consistently.

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