Debtors Clerk

Mediclinic International; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Stellenbosch is seeking a financial administrator to manage sundry debtor payments and maintain financial records. The ideal candidate will have a Grade 12 certificate and relevant financial administration experience. Responsibilities include processing payments, maintaining accurate cash books, and preparing financial reports. This position offers a hybrid work model and a permanent contract.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in debtors/accounts receivable.
• Experience with healthcare billing systems and medical aid claims.
• Exposure to financial auditing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure payments are batched and processed according to policies.
• Daily entry of cash transactions and balance the cash book.
• Maintain a systematic filing system for financial documents.
• Prepare reports and resolve client queries.
• Process Purchase Orders & Goods Received Notes and check document accuracy.

Skills

Financial knowledge of accounting principles

Cash book and credit card reconciliation

Filing (electronic)

Problem Solving Skills

Education

Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate

Certificate in Financial Administration or Bookkeeping

Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

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Mediclinic Southern Africa Corporate Office| Stellenbosch | South Africa

Closing date: 04/08/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Fiona Simone Anderson
Reference number: 62337
Workplace Type:Hybrid
Permanent

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To ensure accurate and timely processing of sundry debtor payments and related financial records, supporting the financial integrity and operational efficiency of Mediclinic.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Receipting: Ensure payments are batched and processed in line with policies. Investigate and address variances in payment batches.
• Cash Book Maintenance: Daily entry of cash transactions. Balance the cash book with the audit trail to maintain financial accuracy.
• Filing and Record-Keeping: Maintain a systematic filing system for financial and debtor-related documents to ensure easy retrieval and compliance
• Reporting & Documentation: Prepare reports, resolve client queries, and participate in quality improvement while upholding confidentiality and company values.
• Ad-hoc Data Capturing & Checking: Ensure Purchase Orders & Goods Received Notes are processed. Compare processed documents with 3rd party information. Address variances / queries with internal departments

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION:

• Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
• Certificate in Financial Administration or Bookkeeping

DESIRED EDUCATION:

• Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• 1-2 years of experience in debtors/accounts receivable

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with healthcare billing systems and medical aid claims
• Exposure to financial auditing procedures

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Financial knowledge of accounting principles and procedures (e.g. reconciliations, debits and credits, adjustment journals, etc.)
• Cash book and credit card reconciliation
• Filing (electronic)
• Problem Solving Skills

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

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