Accountant (Debtors)

Ithemba Recruitment; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Accountant (Debtors) in South Africa. You will be responsible for processing receipts, sending out statements, and resolving debtor queries. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor of Commerce degree and 3-4 years of experience in debt collection. Proficiency in Pastel and Excel is essential, along with a Driver's License.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce degree (undergraduate).
• 3-4 years experience in a debt collecting capacity.
• Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Process all receipts daily.
• Send Debtors Statements after month-end.
• Log activities and follow-up calls in Pastel.
• Review MSD daily for problematic uploads.

Skills

Pastel accounting software

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor of Commerce degree

Tools

Smartsheet

Job description

About the job: Accountant (Debtors)

Key purpose:

• Process all receipts daily.
• Send Debtors Statements 2 working days after month-end, using statement templates (Excel and PDF).
• Resolve queries: Log all activities and follow-up calls in the debtors module in Pastel.
• Follow escalation process and prepare/submit letters for all government tender customers.
• Process and calculate Late Delivery Penalties.
• Review MSD daily to identify problematic uploads and resolve with UPD.
• Log all activities on the debtors module in Pastel.
• Ensure successful submission on the 7th of every month for Chai Uploads.
• Set up meetings with key stakeholders at tender depots.
• Receipting: Process all receipts daily.
• Send out Debtors Statements 2 working days after month-end (30th), and statement templates (Excel and PDF) by the 7th.
• Log activities related to Dischem, Clicks, UPD, Transpharm, and Queries in the debtors module in Pastel.
• Compare Pastel credit limits with CGI report and update Pastel limits accordingly.
• Update CGI limits sheets on Smartsheet when changes occur.
• May be required to work overtime when requested.

Qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor of Commerce degree (undergraduate).
• 3-4 years experience in a debt collecting capacity.
• Driver's License.