Debtors Administrator

Work Africa; East London; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Debtors Clerk for a role in East London, South Africa, specifically focused on managing high-volume debtor accounts within the FMCG sector. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience, advanced Excel skills, and a strong understanding of major retail customer accounts. Responsibilities include managing the full debtors function, engaging with retail customers, and preparing accurate monthly statements. Competitive market-related salary offered.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a high-volume debtors role, preferably within FMCG.
• Strong understanding of retail customer accounts.
• Ability to engage professionally and resolve queries efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Manage full debtors function, including capturing, allocating, and reconciling accounts.
• Handle large volumes of transactions and monthly statements.
• Perform complex account reconciliations and follow up on outstanding remittances.

Skills

High volume debtors management

Advanced Excel skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Tools

Pastel Evolution

Job description

DEBTORS ADMINISTRATOR/EAST LONDON - Our client in the fast-paced FMCG sector is seeking an experienced Debtors Clerk to manage high-volume, complex debtor accounts, specifically handling major retail chains such as Shoprite, Pick n Pay, and Spar.

Requirements

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a high-volume debtors role, preferably within FMCG.
• Strong understanding of retail customer accounts (Shoprite, Pick n Pay, Spar, etc.).
• Advanced Excel skills essential (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data manipulation).
• Experience with Pastel Evolution is highly advantageous.
• High attention to detail, analytical thinking, and ability to manage pressure.
• Key.

Responsibilities

• Manage full debtors function, including capturing, allocating, and reconciling accounts.
• Handle large volumes of transactions and monthly statements involving 100s of invoices and credit claims.
• Perform complex account reconciliations and follow up on outstanding remittances.
• Engage professionally with major retail customers and resolve queries efficiently.
• Prepare and send accurate monthly statements and maintain up-to-date records.
• Work with data files (CSV to comma-delimited format) and perform data cleansing when required.

Salary: Market related based on experience

Application Process: Online applications will receive preference, alternatively e-mail CV, qualifications and recent head and shoulders photo to , ensure you use “DEBTORSADMIN.BF