Debtors Clerk

The Hiring House; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Johannesburg is seeking a detail-oriented Debtors Clerk to manage accounts receivable and ensure timely collections. The role includes controlling a debtors book of approximately 400 accounts, posting payments, resolving customer queries, and sending reminders for overdue accounts. Candidates should have basic credit control experience and strong communication skills. The position offers a supportive finance team and opportunities to enhance financial processes.

Qualifications

• Basic credit control experience is essential.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure during month end is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control the debtors book of approximately 400 accounts.
• Post banking to debtors accounts.
• Allocate payments to customer accounts.
• Resolve queries related to payments.
• Handle email and telephone inquiries from customers.
• Send reminders for overdue accounts.

Skills

Basic credit control experience

Good work ethic

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Good verbal communication

Good written communication

Computer skills

Time management skills

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to meet deadlines

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

SUMMARY

We are seeking a detail-oriented Debtors Clerk to manage accounts receivable, ensure timely collections, and maintain accurate financial records within our finance team.

POSITION INFO

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Control debtors book of +- 400 accounts
• Post banking to Debtors accounts
• Allocate payments to customer accounts
• Sort out queries on remittances – if any
• Attend to email / telephone queries from customers
• Send payment reminder letters on overdue accounts
• Control and reconcile cash sale accounts
• Vetting and opening of new accounts
• Attend monthly debtors meeting
• Manage and Control payout of the company's Rewards Programme monthly.
• Attend to General Office Admin

Skills & Experience Required

• Must have basic credit control experience
• A good work ethic
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Good verbal, written and communication skills
• Computer skills, Word & Excel
• Time Management Skills
• Able to work under pressure during month end
• Meet monthly deadlines

Please call us on 0100300127

NB: Should you not hear from us within 6 weeks,