Debtors Clerk

CA Financial Appointments; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial firm in Cape Town seeks a detail-oriented Debtors Clerk to oversee the debtors’ function, ensuring timely billing and collections. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounts receivable and must be communicative, detail-focused, and adept at managing multiple deadlines. This is an opportunity to play a critical role in the cash flow process.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of accounts receivable.
• Detail-focused and communicative.
• Comfortable managing multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process invoices, credit notes, and customer statements.
• Follow up on outstanding debtors and communicate expected payment timelines.
• Accurately capture receipts and clear unallocated payments.
• Perform credit checks and onboard new accounts with the correct documentation.
• Resolve billing queries through collaboration with internal teams and clients.
• Assist with audits and manage alerts and updates from credit reporting agencies.

Job description

Are you someone who absolutely loves the Debtors space and who thrives on accuracy, deadlines, and driving results? We’re looking for a Debtors Clerk to take ownership of the debtors’ function.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong understanding of accounts receivable who enjoys working closely with both internal teams and external clients to ensure smooth, timely billing and collections.

What the role is about:
You’ll be central to the cash flow process, from preparing invoices to tracking payments and resolving queries. If you’re detail-focused, communicative, and comfortable managing multiple deadlines, this is your opportunity to step into a key finance role with real operational impact.

Key responsibilities:

• Prepare and process invoices, credit notes, and customer statements
• Follow up on outstanding debtors and communicate expected payment timelines
• Accurately capture receipts and clear unallocated payments
• Perform credit checks and onboard new accounts with the correct documentation
• Resolve billing queries through collaboration with internal teams and clients
• Assist with audits and manage alerts and updates from credit reporting agencies