Debtors Clerk

Mediclinic Southern Africa Corporate Office; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare financial services company in Stellenbosch seeks a detail-oriented individual to ensure the accurate processing of sundry debtor payments and maintain financial records. Ideal candidates will have a Grade 12 certificate, financial administration knowledge, and 1-2 years of experience in accounts receivable. Strong Excel and communication skills are essential for this role.

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 in line with policies.
• Daily entry of cash transactions and maintenance of the cash book.
• Prepare reports, resolve client queries, and uphold confidentiality.

Skills

Financial knowledge of accounting principles

Cash book and credit card reconciliation

Strong Microsoft Excel skills

Communication skills

Problem Solving Skills

Good time management skills

Education

Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate

Certificate in Financial Administration or Bookkeeping

Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Job description

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)

Strong Microsoft Excel skills

Communication skills

Problem Solving Skills

Good time management skills