Debtors Clerk (CONTRACT)

Boardroom Appointments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Part time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments seeks a Debtors Clerk (Accounts Receivable) based in Marshalltown, Johannesburg for a fixed-term contract of 3.5 months. Start date ASAP.

You will own the full AR function, issue invoices, apply payments, and produce debtor reports while ensuring tight controls and accuracy. The role requires hands-on Sage Intacct experience and a Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field, with 2–3 years in AR.

Qualifications

• Prerequisite: diploma or degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• Hands-on Sage Intacct experience is essential.
• Minimum 2–3 years in a Debtors/Accounts Receivable role.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full debtors / accounts receivable cycle.
• Raise and process invoices accurately and timeously.
• Allocate and reconcile incoming payments.
• Follow up on outstanding balances and manage debtor collections.
• Resolve billing queries and discrepancies.
• Perform debtor reconciliations and maintain accurate records.
• Prepare debtor reports and assist with month-end processes.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial controls and procedures.
• Immediately available and able to work under pressure.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Deadline driven

Education

Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

Debtors Clerk (Accounts Receivable)
Location: Marshalltown, Johannesburg
Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract – 3.5 months
Start Date: ASAP

PurposeThe Debtors Clerk will be responsible for managing the full accounts receivable function, ensuring accurate billing, collections, reconciliations, and debtor reporting. The role requires hands‑on Sage Intacct experience and the ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full debtors / accounts receivable cycle
• Raise and process invoices accurately and timeously
• Allocate and reconcile incoming payments
• Follow up on outstanding balances and manage debtor collections
• Resolve billing queries and discrepancies
• Perform debtor reconciliations and maintain accurate records
• Prepare debtor reports and assist with month-end processes
• Ensure compliance with internal financial controls and procedures
• Essential: Proven working experience on Sage Intacct
• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum 2–3 years experience in a Debtors / Accounts Receivable role
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Good communication and follow‑up skills

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Immediately available
• Confident working independently
• Strong system discipline and reconciliation skills
• Comfortable stepping into a short‑term contract environment and adding value quickly