Accounts Receivable Specialist: Detail‑Oriented Debtors Clerk

The Hiring House; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Johannesburg is seeking a detail-oriented Debtors Clerk to manage accounts receivable and ensure timely collections. The role includes controlling a debtors book of approximately 400 accounts, posting payments, resolving customer queries, and sending reminders for overdue accounts. Candidates should have basic credit control experience and strong communication skills. The position offers a supportive finance team and opportunities to enhance financial processes.

Qualifications

• Basic credit control experience is essential.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure during month end is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control the debtors book of approximately 400 accounts.
• Post banking to debtors accounts.
• Allocate payments to customer accounts.
• Resolve queries related to payments.
• Handle email and telephone inquiries from customers.
• Send reminders for overdue accounts.

Skills

Basic credit control experience

Good work ethic

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Good verbal communication

Good written communication

Computer skills

Time management skills

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to meet deadlines

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

A financial services company in Johannesburg is seeking a detail-oriented Debtors Clerk to manage accounts receivable and ensure timely collections. The role includes controlling a debtors book of approximately 400 accounts, posting payments, resolving customer queries, and sending reminders for overdue accounts. Candidates should have basic credit control experience and strong communication skills. The position offers a supportive finance team and opportunities to enhance financial processes.