Debtors Controller

Vine Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Cape Town is seeking a Debtors Controller to manage accounts receivable and payable. The ideal candidate should have at least two years of related experience, proficiency in MS Office, and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include processing payments, reconciling accounts, and ensuring compliance with financial policies. This role offers a chance to contribute to efficient financial operations and requires own transport.

Qualifications

• At least two years of Debtors/Creditors or administrative experience.
• Must be computer literate with good Excel skills.
• Own transport is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process payments accurately and timely.
• Reconcile accounts and handle outstanding customer accounts.
• Compile reports and maintain documentation.

Skills

Detailed-oriented

Excellent communication skills

Team player

MS Office proficiency

Good Excel skills

Education

Matric / Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

Syspro

Job description

Debtors Controller job vacancy in Ottery, Cape Town.

Our client in Ottery a aluminium company is looking for a Debtors Controller. The are seeking a friendly detailed-oriented and experienced Debtors / Creditors Controller to manage the full accounts receivable and accounts-payable function.

This includes accurate and timely processing of payments, reconciliation of accounts, and building and maintaining strong relationships with customers.

The role supports cash flow management, ensures compliance with financial policies and contributes to efficient financial operations.

Requirements:

• Matric / Grade 12 or equivalent.
• At least two years Debtors / Creditors or administrative experience. Must be computer literate – MS Office, with good excel skills. Syspro experience and basic bookkeeping knowledge would be advantageous.
• A friendly team player with the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Own transport.
• Willing to travel or assist branches on ad hoc basis.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspecting and submitting credit applications and relevant other documentation to the credit insurers to get an approved limit.
• Adhering to the rules of the credit insurers on handover of accounts.
• Adhering to the debtors policy when approving limits on accounts which are not insured.
• Collection of outstanding customers accounts. Allocating monies received from customers as well as cash sales.
• Monitoring debtors accounts and cash sales. Follow up and resolve short payments and queries.
• Reconciliation of debtors accounts.
• Releasing of orders on a daily basis.
• Compiles reports and excel spreadsheets as required.
• Arrange and keep minutes of meetings with Branch Managers and Financial Manager to discuss the outstanding debtor balances.
• Responsible for own hardcopy and electronic filing of documentation.
• Assist with stock takes as necessary after hours and on Saturdays.
• Report any fraudulent, theft, collusive, suspicious, unproductive, malicious or instigative activities or attempts by any party.
• Form an active part of the team, be back-up for other functions and other departments and perform any other task that may be required to support overall business performance, productivity and as part of self-development.