Debtors and Cerditors Clerk

Our client is recruiting for a Debtors & Creditors Clerk to join the Accounts department.

Job Summary:

• Invoicing, collecting outstanding balances and maintaining customer accounts.
• Processing and capturing supplier invoicing and information.
• You will be expected to utilize strong communication and organizational skills to manage customer accounts.
• Responsible for general admin duties related to debtors and creditors.
• Upload of debtors and creditors on the system.
• Investigate and clear all queries arising on the processing of debtors and creditors.
• Manage customer accounts and keep track of outstanding debts.
• Contact debtors through phone, email, or mail to learn about their payment status.
• Negotiate payment plans with customers who are behind on their payments.
• Provide exceptional customer service to debtors while adhering to organizational policies and procedures.
• Follow up and report on outstanding accounts.
• File and maintain documentation on all communications, transactions and payment arrangements associated with trade debtors.
• Provide support to the financial accountant.
• Other ad-hoc duties.

Skills and Experience:

• Grade 12.
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple accounts.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle difficult conversations with debtors.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Decision-making skills.
• Effective verbal and listening communication skills.
• Effective written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Computer skills, including the ability to operate computerized accounting, spreadsheet and word-processing programs.
• Time management skills.
• Accounting qualification would be advantageous.