Accountant (Debtors)

Ithemba Recruitment- Sourcing Top Talent; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Johannesburg is seeking a skilled debt collector to manage debtor statements and resolve queries effectively. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in commerce and 3-4 years of experience in a similar capacity. Responsibilities include processing receipts daily, logging activities in Pastel, and preparing statements. This position requires strong organizational skills and the ability to manage queries efficiently. Opportunities for overtime may be available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of commerce degree (undergraduate) required.
• 3-4 years experience in debt collecting is necessary.
• Must have experience with debtor management software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare debtors statements to be sent out after month end.
• Log activities related to debt collection in Pastel.
• Review and resolve issues with uploads identified in the MSD.

Skills

Debtor management

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor of commerce degree

Tools

Pastel

Excel

Smartsheet

Job description

Responsibilities

• Debtors Statements sent out 2 working days after month end and statement templates (excel and PDF)
• Resolving queries: Logging all activities and follow up calls in the debtors module in pastel
• Follow escalation process and prepare and submit letters for all government tender customers
• Late delivery Penalties to be processed and calculated
• Review MSD daily to identify problematic uploads and resolve with UPD
• All Activities to be logged on debtors module in Pastel
• Successful submission on the 7th of every month for Chai Uploads
• Set up and have meetings with key stakeholders at tender depots.
• Receipting: All receipts are processed daily
• Statements- Debtors Statements sent out 2 working days after month end (30th) and statement templates (excel and PDF) sent out by 7th
• Dischem, Clicks, UPD, Transpharm, Queries: Log all the activities on the debtors module in pastel
• Queries: Log all the activities on the debtors module in pastel
• Credit Limits: Compare pastel to CGI report and update pastel limits to agree to CGI report
• Credit Limits: Update CGI limits sheets on smartsheet when there are changes.
• May be required to work overtime when requested.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor of commerce degree (undergraduate)
• 3-4 years experience in debt collecting capacity