Debtors and Banking Clerk

SET Recruitment Consultants; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting firm is seeking a Debtors and Banking Clerk in Cape Town. This role involves managing the debtors function, bank reconciliations, and resolving customer queries in a timely manner. The ideal candidate should hold a BCom Accounting Degree or equivalent and have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role within an FMCG environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented individual to contribute to a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' proven experience in a similar Debtors and Bank Clerk role preferably within an FMCG environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full debtors function including invoicing, receipting, and statement generation.
• Monitor customer accounts for delayed payments and other irregularities.
• Implement and maintain an effective debt collection process.
• Reconcile debtors' ledger to the general ledger.
• Resolve customer queries and disputes related to invoices.
• Prepare monthly debtors' age analysis reports.
• Assist with month-end closing procedures related to debtors.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations for all company bank accounts.

Skills

Debt collection

Bank reconciliation

Customer account monitoring

Invoicing

Reporting

Education

BCom Accounting Degree or equivalent Degree / Diploma

Job description

Debtors and Banking Clerk

R300k (Neg)

Cape Town

Excellent career opportunity with medium sized FMCG Group. Reporting to the Senior Accountant you will be responsible for for the accurate and efficient management of the company's debtors' ledger and bank reconciliation.

Key performance areas

• Manage the full debtors function, including invoicing, receipting, and statement generation.
• Monitor customer accounts for delayed payments and other irregularities.
• Implement and maintain an effective debt collection process, including regular follow up with customers via phone and email.
• Reconcile debtors' ledger to the general ledger on a regular basis.
• Resolve customer queries and disputes related to invoices and payments in a professional and timely manner.
• Process credit notes and journals as required.
• Prepare monthly debtors' age analysis reports and provide commentary on outstanding balances.
• Assist with month-end closing procedures related to debtors.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations for all company bank accounts.
• Investigate and resolve any unreconciled items on bank statements promptly.

Qualifications and experience

BCom Accounting Degree or equivalent Degree / Diploma

Minimum of 3 years' proven experience in a similar Debtors and Bank Clerk role preferably within an FMCG environment.