Debtors Clerk

Empact Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Johannesburg is seeking a detail-oriented candidate for managing a diverse debtor's book. The role involves debt collection, allocating payments, and resolving customer queries. Applicants should have 3-5 years of experience in debtors' management, strong analytical skills, and knowledge of credit management. Proficiency in SAP and MS Office is advantageous. This position requires effective communication and problem-solving abilities under pressure.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant debtors experience is required.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills are essential.
• Bookkeeping or financial qualifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Debt collection from customers.
• Maintain and allocate payments to client accounts.
• Resolve customer queries and maintain accurate records.
• Attend meetings to discuss account status and performance.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and daily cash summaries.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to reconcile complex debtors' accounts

Excel Skills

Analytical and numerical skills

Effectively plan your day

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Matric or relevant qualifications

Financial tertiary qualifications

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

The successful candidate will be responsible for a large debtor’s book with a diverse customer base. The candidate must have great attention to detail coupled with strong analytical and numerical skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Debt collection
• Payment allocation
• Maintain client accounts
• Ensure the account is correct before sending a statement
• Resolve customer queries
• Attend meetings with Regional Manager/Financial Manager on the state of the accounts
• Sending copies of invoices, credits, and statements to customers, or when required to the business
• Ensure the Age Analysis is up to date with commentary on each client
• Going to see customers where needed
• Sorting out accounts in arrears or incorrect cash allocations
• Reconciliations of individual debtor accounts
• Preparing daily cash summaries and cash flow forecasts
• Preparation of debtor’s collection forecasts
• Other Ad hoc finance and debtors tasks

Knowledge, Skills, And Competencies

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to reconcile complex debtors' accounts
• Excel Skills
• Analytical and numerical skills
• Effectively plan your day and prioritize your duties
• Work under pressure and extended hours if necessary
• Bookkeeping/Financial tertiary qualifications
• Critical thinking
• Problem solving

Education And Experience

• Matric relevant qualifications are an advantage
• 3- 5 Years relevant debtors experience
• Knowledge of Credit Management
• Knowledge of Credit Bureau
• Knowledge of Credit Act, Companies Act
• SAP experience would be advantageous
• Excellent MS Office Skills