Debtors Clerk

PwC South Africa; Mbombela; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm based in Nelspruit seeks an experienced Accounts Receivable professional. This role involves verifying and posting receipts, assisting managers with client accounts, and handling petty cash management. The ideal candidate possesses a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, a diploma in a related field, and is fully bilingual in English and Afrikaans. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a professional services environment.
• Experience in a Shared Service Environment is advantageous.
• Must be fully bilingual (English and Afrikaans).

Responsibilities

• Daily extraction of bank transactions and weekly Oracle receipt uploads.
• Contact clients with outstanding accounts.
• Responsible for petty cash and summarizing expenses.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Problem-solving and analytical skills

Solid computer skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Customer service orientation

Negotiation skills

Education

Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related discipline

Tools

Accounting software and applications

Job description

Overview

To support the Africa Accounts Receivable Lead to secure PwC revenue by verifying and posting receipts and resolving discrepancies. This role is based at our Nelspruit office and is an on-site position.

Responsibilities

Debtors

Daily extraction of bank transactions and weekly Oracle receipt uploads for Nelspruit and Witbank office accounts.

Daily update of receipt that was received in the JHB bank account for both Nelspruit & Witbank office

Weekly receipt allocations for the Nelspruit office’s bank account in Microsoft Sheet.

Contacts clients with outstanding accounts in Nelspruit and selected clients in Witbank

Monthly sending of statements

Send invoices as/when they are generated

Addressing client account queries with the managers and partners

Managers/partner assistance

Upon request - Assisting managers/partners by providing them with a customer statement, detailed ledger or copy of an invoice

Upon request – Request invoice/s for secretarial services (CIPC invoices)

Upon request – Request invoice/s for audit services rendered

Upon request – Perform a reconciliation on audit client invoices, (invoices requested vs billing sheet)

Upon request- request credit notes

Office responsibilities

Responsible for petty cash. Summarizing expenses, log a request on SNOW for petty cash top up when needed

Health & Safety representative

Oversees company vehicle management including scheduling services, renewing licenses, and handling insurance claims.

Complete assigned ServiceNow tickets daily

Key Competencies and Attributes

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid computer skills and ability to use accounting software and applications, as well as Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent communication, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong understanding of fundamental accounting principles, fair credit practices and collection regulations.
• Good knowledge of accounts receivable, accounting administration and procedures.
• Good customer service orientation and negotiation skills.

Qualification & Experience

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years’ cognate experience in a professional services environment.
• Minimum of a Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Economics or any related discipline.
• Experience working in a Shared Service Environment is advantageous.
• Must be fully bilingual (English and Afrikaans)
• Nelspruit based.