Debtors Clerk

Octopi Group Holdings; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A finance company based in Cape Town seeks a Debtors Clerk on a 5-month fixed-term contract. Responsibilities include managing debtors, preparing financial documents, and building customer relationships. Ideal candidates should have 3-4 years of experience in debt collection and basic accounting knowledge. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and BPO experience are desirable. The successful candidate must start immediately.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of verifiable previous debtor's experience preferred.
• BPO experience preferred.
• Must be professional and well presented.

Responsibilities

• Manage debtors and build customer relationships.
• Prepare journals and legal files.
• Negotiate payment plans for clients.

Skills

Basic Accounting Knowledge

Computer Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Sage Evolution

Job description

Job Purpose

Smart Office Connexion WC is looking for a Debtors Clerk to join the company on a 5-month fixed-term contract.

The role resides within the Finance environment and is based in Cape Town.

The main purpose of the job will be to manage debtors and will require building customer relationships as well as credit control of the debtor accounts.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Preparing journals
• Preparing legal files
• Preparing of refund requisitions
• Opening of COD accounts and 30 day accounts
• Preparation of Accountabilities and final demands
• Negotiating and drawing up payment plans for clients
• Calling clients and ensuring payments are received timeously
• Preparing of edits for contracts to be suspended or reinstated
• Debit Order – Preparing and capturing of various debit order runs
• Filling liquidation forms and sending them through to the liquidators
• Preparing and sending clients detailed ledger / recon of accounts when requested
• Sending updated COD accounts to Consumables Sales staff twice a week for feedback
• Resolving and escalating queries both internally and externally around outstanding payments
• Assisting with financial reports as and when required by the line manager and other ad hoc financial admin duties

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Must have basic Accounting Knowledge
• 3-4 years of verifiable previous Debtor's experience preferred
• Computer skills essential
• BPO experience preferred
• Experience in Sage Evolution an advantage
• Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excellent Excel skills
• Can perform and adapt, as needed, within a fast-moving, dynamic work environment
• Professional and well presented
• Process-driven and a quick learner
• Required to start Immediately

POPI Disclosure

The company commits to comply with Popi regulations when receiving all applications. This means that all information of applicants will be treated in a confidential manner and intended solely for shortlisting and selection processes.

Please note that those CV's not shortlisted will be discarded.

Candidates are encouraged to only provide position specific information as per the job profile. SOX is an equal opportunity employer.

All positions are advertised in accordance with the company's Employment Equity Policy.