Debtors Clerk

Mediclinic; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A private healthcare services group in Stellenbosch is seeking a financial administrator to ensure accurate processing of debtor payments and maintain financial records. Candidates should have a Grade 12 certificate and 1-2 years of experience in debtors/accounts receivable. Strong skills in accounting principles and Microsoft Excel are essential. This role supports the financial integrity and operational efficiency of the organization.

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 balance the cash book.
• Maintain a systematic filing system for financial documents.
• Prepare reports and resolve client queries.
• Ensure Purchase Orders & Goods Received Notes are processed.

Skills

Financial knowledge of accounting principles

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

Mediclinic is an international private healthcare services group, founded in South Africa in 1983, with divisions in Switzerland, Southern Africa (South Africa and Namibia) and the United Arab Emirates.

The Group is focused on providing specialist-orientated, multidisciplinary services across the continuum of care in such a way that the Group will be regarded as the most respected and trusted provider of healthcare services by patients, medical practitioners, funders and regulators of healthcare in each of its markets.

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