Debtors Clerk - 4 Month Contract – Montague Gardens - R20,000

West Coast Personnel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company based in Cape Town is seeking a candidate for a role focused on processing customer invoices and managing credit control. The ideal candidate will have a relevant finance qualification and a few years of experience. Key responsibilities include maintaining debtor records, resolving queries, and assisting with financial audits. Strong organizational skills and proficiency in financial systems like Sage and Excel are essential.

Qualifications

• A few years of experience in a similar role.
• Proficiency in data entry and financial systems.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Process customer invoices and maintain accurate debtor records.
• Resolve invoice queries and follow up on outstanding delivery notes.
• Collect outstanding payments and manage credit control.
• Ensure customer accounts are up to date and within credit limits.
• Assist with financial documentation for audits and compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Education

Relevant qualification in finance or accounting

Tools

Sage

Excel

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Process customer invoices and maintain accurate debtor records
• Resolve invoice queries and follow up on outstanding delivery notes
• Collect outstanding payments and manage credit control
• Ensure customer accounts are up to date and within credit limits
• Open new accounts and update customer details on Sage
• Reconcile bank accounts daily
• Capture and file local and foreign supplier invoices and payments
• Prepare and send debtor statements and reports to management and FNB
• Run clocking system reports and assist with payroll-related data
• Assist with financial documentation for audits and compliance
• Support with costings and shipping documentation

Requirements

• Relevant qualification in finance or accounting
• At least a few years of experience in a similar role
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Proficient in data entry and financial systems (e.g. Sage, Excel)
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Able to meet deadlines and work independently