Debtors and Banking Clerk

SET Recruitment Consultants; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 345,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Cape Town is seeking a Debtors and Banking Clerk to manage the debtors' ledger and perform bank reconciliations. The successful candidate will have a BCom Accounting Degree and a minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in an FMCG environment. Responsibilities include managing invoicing, monitoring customer accounts, and resolving disputes professionally.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a Debtors and Bank Clerk role preferably within an FMCG environment.
• Strong understanding of debtors function and bank reconciliation processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full debtors function, including invoicing and statement generation.
• Monitor customer accounts for delayed payments.
• Implement an effective debt collection process.
• Reconcile debtors' ledger to the general ledger.
• Resolve customer queries related to invoices and payments.

Skills

Invoicing and receipting

Debt collection processes

Bank reconciliation

Customer service

Education

BCom Accounting Degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Debtors and Banking Clerk – R300k (Neg) – Cape Town

Excellent career opportunity with a medium-sized FMCG Group. Reporting to the Senior Accountant, you will be responsible 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.