Debtors and Currency Administrator

University of Fort Hare; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A nationally established group of companies is looking for a Debtors and Currency Administrator to manage financial processes. The candidate should have Matric with financial or administrative qualifications and experience in accounts receivable. Key responsibilities include daily bank reconciliations, debtors statements, and Forex hedging. Strong Excel skills are essential. This role demands detail orientation and effective communication skills. Join a dynamic team and advance your career in financial administration.

Qualifications

• Matric with financial or administrative qualifications.
• Experience in accounts receivable administration and basic financial processes.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to work with numerical data.

Responsibilities

• Daily bank reconciliation for Deposit account.
• Sending out debtors statements.
• Taking out Forex hedges as requested.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Good communication skills

Detail orientation

Experience in accounts receivable

Education

Matric with financial or administrative qualifications

Job description

Job Overview

My client, a nationally established group of companies, is looking to employ a Debtors and Currency Administrator to join their dynamic team.

The successful candidate will have matric with financial or administrative qualifications and experience in accounts receivable administration and basic financial processes.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Debtors Function
  • Daily bank reconciliation for Deposit account
  • Drawing of the debtors list twice a day
  • Sending out debtors statements
  • Applications to bank for credit limits where required
  • Applications for credit insurance limits if required
  • Capture and processing of debtors journals
  • Application of payments against client accounts in the system
  • Follow‑up of outstanding debtors and support to the finance team where required
• Currency Function
  • Taking out Forex hedges as requested by the marketers
  • Accurately updating and maintaining the Forex Sheet, including:
  • New positions taken
  • Dates, amounts, exchange rates and other relevant details
  • Ensuring that all Currency information is up to date and accurate for internal reporting
  • Communicating with banks or service providers regarding currency transactions as required

Skills and Requirements

• Matric with financial or administrative qualifications
• Experience in accounts receivable administration and basic financial processes
• Strong Excel skills and ability to work with numerical data
• Knowledge of Currency processes (an advantage)
• High level of accuracy, detail orientation and reliability
• Good communication skills and professional customer service