Debtors Clerk

Ikwezi Mining; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Ikwezi Mining in Cape Town is seeking a capable Debtors Clerk to manage accounts receivable, process invoices and credit notes, allocate payments and reconcile ledgers.

You will follow up on overdue balances, prepare statements, resolve queries, and support month-end processes while ensuring compliance with financial policies.

Work collaboratively with sales and finance teams, using SAP ERP systems and EDI invoicing to optimise cash flow and accuracy.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in debtors/credit control or accounts receivable.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and customer service skills.
• EDI invoicing experience.

Responsibilities

• Process and maintain customer invoices and credit notes accurately.
• Allocate customer payments and reconcile debtor accounts.
• Monitor outstanding accounts and follow up on overdue payments.
• Prepare and distribute customer statements.
• Resolve customer account queries promptly and professionally.
• Reconcile debtor accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Assist with monthly debtor reporting.
• Maintain accurate debtor records and filing systems.
• Support month-end and year-end financial processes.
• Ensure compliance with company financial policies and procedures.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Strong communication

Negotiation skills

Customer service

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

Diploma or Certificate in Finance, Accounting

Tools

SAP

EDI invoicing

Job description

Your Purpose in the Team

As the Debtors Clerk, you will be responsible for managing the accounts receivable function by processing customer invoices, allocating payments, following up on outstanding accounts, and maintaining accurate debtor records. You will work closely with customers, sales, and the finance team to ensure efficient collections, minimise overdue accounts, and support the company's financial objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and maintain customer invoices and credit notes accurately.
• Allocate customer payments and reconcile debtor accounts.
• Monitor outstanding accounts and follow up on overdue payments.
• Prepare and distribute customer statements.
• Resolve customer account queries promptly and professionally.
• Reconcile debtor accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Assist with monthly debtor reporting.
• Maintain accurate debtor records and filing systems.
• Support month-end and year-end financial processes.
• Ensure compliance with company financial policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Diploma or Certificate in Finance, Accounting.
• 3–5 years' experience in a debtors/credit control or accounts receivable role.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and customer service skills.
• SAP Experience
• EDI invoicing experience
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.