Automotive Debtors Specialist: Invoicing & Collections

The Recruiters; Durban; On-site; ZAR 150 000 - 180 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established motor dealership in Durban is seeking a debtors clerk to manage and collect customer payments. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in a similar role within the automotive industry, ensuring proper record-keeping and timely debt collection. Duties include processing payments, maintaining customer accounts, preparing invoices, and performing reconciliations. Strong Excel skills and knowledge of accounting principles are essential, with experience in dealer-specific software being advantageous.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in debtors clerk role, ideally in the automotive industry.
• Understanding of accounting principles and bookkeeping procedures.
• Experience with dealer-specific software advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process customer payments such as bank transfers and card payments.
• Maintain accurate customer information and allocate payments to invoices.
• Prepare invoices and statements for sales, parts, and services.
• Follow up on overdue accounts via phone and email.
• Perform regular reconciliations of debtor accounts.
• Maintain a filing system for debtors-related documentation.

Skills

Payment processing

Customer account management

Invoicing and statements

Debt collection

Reconciliations

Record-keeping

Strong Excel skills

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Tertiary financial qualification

Tools

Kerridge

MS Office

Job description

A well-established motor dealership in Durban is seeking a debtors clerk to manage and collect customer payments. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in a similar role within the automotive industry, ensuring proper record-keeping and timely debt collection. Duties include processing payments, maintaining customer accounts, preparing invoices, and performing reconciliations. Strong Excel skills and knowledge of accounting principles are essential, with experience in dealer-specific software being advantageous.