|By Kevin
- Full Time
- Centurion
- Posted 3 days ago
Job Title: Debtors Clerk
Location: Centurion, Southdowns
Job Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Debtors Manager
Job Summary
We are seeking a meticulous and proactive Debtors Clerk to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing customer accounts, monitoring outstanding balances, and ensuring the timely collection of payments.
This position requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a solid understanding of debtor management and basic accounting principles.
Key Responsibilities
- Customer Account Management
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of customer accounts.
- Ensure proper allocation of payments to relevant customer accounts.
- Reconcile customer accounts regularly to resolve any discrepancies.
- Payment Monitoring and Collections
- Track outstanding payments and follow up on overdue accounts.
- Generate and distribute customer statements and payment reminders.
- Initiate and manage collection efforts in line with company credit policies.
- Customer Service
- Respond promptly and professionally to customer queries related to payments and statements.
- Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies in coordination with relevant departments.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with customers.
- Reporting and Analysis
- Prepare regular reports on debtor balances, including age analysis.
- Monitor customer payment behaviour and escalate credit risks where appropriate.
- Support the finance team with data for month-end and year-end reporting.
- Administrative and Financial Support
- Maintain organised and accurate filing systems for debtor documentation.
- Reconcile relevant financial records, including bank statements when required.
- Provide general administrative support to the finance department as needed.
- Matric with Mathematics and Accounting (essential).
- Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar debtors/accounts receivable role.
- Strong understanding of basic accounting principles, credit practices, and collection regulations.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (essential).
- Strong computer literacy across accounting systems and office applications.
- Proven ability to reconcile accounts and manage financial records accurately.
- Excellent command of English (verbal and written).
Start Date: October 2025
To apply for this job email your details to alicia@openwindow.co.za.
