Debtors Clerk FMCG - Montague Gardens, Cape Town - Salary R18 000 to R20 000

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG firm in Cape Town is looking for a Debtors Clerk to manage customer accounts. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in a similar role, strong Excel skills, and FMCG background. Responsibilities include managing the Debtors Book, reconciling accounts, and handling customer payments. Apply now for a competitive salary between R18 000 to R20 000 per month.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Debtors Clerk.
• FMCG experience is essential.
• Strong Excel proficiency (VLOOKUP, pivot tables preferred).

Responsibilities

• Manage the Debtors Book, follow-ups on outstanding amounts.
• Handle Horeca and Independent customer accounts.
• Perform weekly and monthly reconciliations of accounts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Excel proficiency

Tools

Pastel Partner

Microsoft Business Central

Job description

Debtors Clerk FMCG - Montague Gardens, Cape Town - Salary

R18 000 to R20 000 per month

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Debtors Clerk to manage and maintain customer accounts within a fast‑paced FMCG environment. The ideal candidate will have strong reconciliation skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work well under pressure.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the Debtors Book, including follow‑ups on long outstanding amounts.
• Handle all Horeca and Independent customer accounts.
• Perform weekly and monthly reconciliations of COD, 7‑day, and 30‑day accounts.
• Process customer payments and maintain up‑to‑date age analyses.
• Resolve outstanding invoices, credit notes, PODs, claims, and returns in coordination with the warehouse team.
• Prepare and send customer statements post‑month‑end.
• Reconcile monthly debtors' accounts and allocate payments from remittance advice and bank statements.
• Open and manage accounts with credit bureau verification.
• Prepare weekly status updates for the CFO.
• Generate and distribute sales rep ageing reports.
• Handle credit notes and other ad‑hoc debtor‑related duties as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Debtors Clerk.
• FMCG experience is essential.
• Strong Excel proficiency (VLOOKUP, pivot tables preferred).
• Experience with Pastel Partner; exposure to Microsoft Business Central is highly advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.