Debtors Clerk

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Ember Recruitment is assisting our client in finding an experienced Debtors / Credit Controller. You will independently manage the full debtors function, ensuring accurate account management and timely follow-up on overdue payments.

Key requirements include a minimum of 5 years’ experience in debtors and credit control, strong reconciliation skills, and proficiency with Sage Pastel and Excel. Excellent attention to detail and professional communication are essential.

Qualifications

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• Minimum 5 years' Debtors / Credit Control experience.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Proficient with Sage Pastel and Excel.
• Understanding VAT and basic accounting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer accounts.
• Allocate payments to the correct customer accounts.
• Perform regular debtor reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve account discrepancies.
• Follow up on outstanding and overdue invoices.
• Contact customers regarding overdue accounts and payment arrangements.
• Send statements, reminders and payment requests.
• Handle customer queries relating to invoices, payments and account balances.
• Investigate and resolve disputed invoices.
• Prepare and monitor Debtors Age Analysis reports.
• Report on collections, overdue accounts and debtor balances.
• Monitor customer credit limits and payment terms.
• Assist with credit applications and customer account reviews.
• Reconcile the Debtors Control Account.
• Assist with month-end accounts receivable procedures.
• Ensure invoices and payments are correctly captured before month-end.
• Maintain accurate debtor records and supporting documentation.
• Assist the Finance Department with audits and general accounting duties.

Skills

Debtors management

Credit control

Reconciliations

Account administration

Communication skills

Tools

Sage Pastel

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Red Ember Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Debtors / Credit Controller .

We are looking for a confident, detail-oriented individual with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in debtors and credit control , who can independently manage the full debtors function, ensure accurate account management, follow up on outstanding payments and maintain effective credit control procedures.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer accounts.
• Allocate payments to the correct customer accounts.
• Perform regular debtor reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve account discrepancies.
• Follow up on outstanding and overdue invoices.
• Contact customers regarding overdue accounts and payment arrangements.
• Send statements, reminders and payment requests.
• Handle customer queries relating to invoices, payments and account balances.
• Investigate and resolve disputed invoices.
• Prepare and monitor Debtors Age Analysis reports.
• Report on collections, overdue accounts and debtor balances.
• Monitor customer credit limits and payment terms.
• Assist with credit applications and customer account reviews.
• Reconcile the Debtors Control Account.
• Assist with month-end accounts receivable procedures.
• Ensure invoices and payments are correctly captured before month-end.
• Maintain accurate debtor records and supporting documentation.
• Assist the Finance Department with audits and general accounting duties.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ Debtors / Credit Control experience – essential
• Valid driver’s licence – essential
• Strong experience in the full debtors function
• Excellent numerical and reconciliation skillsStrong debt collection and follow-up skillsGood knowledge of Sage / Pastel Good Microsoft Excel skillsUnderstanding of VAT and basic accounting principles Excellent attention to detail and accuracyStrong communication and customer-service skillsAble to follow up firmly but professionallyStrong organisational and administrative skillsAbility to work independently and meet deadlines