Debtors Controller

On Line Personnel; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a Debtors Controller to manage accounts receivable, maintain customer accounts, and ensure timely invoicing. Candidates should have a Matriculation or equivalent qualification, along with experience in bookkeeping and knowledge of accounting software. This role offers a salary of R15,000 to R20,000 per month, depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Matriculation or equivalent is required.
• Any qualification in Bookkeeping, International Trade, Logistics is preferable.
• Experience in sea freight and shipping is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable function and maintain accurate customer accounts.
• Prepare and send customer statements and invoices daily.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with clients.

Skills

Knowledge of accounts receivable processes

Proficiency in accounting software

Strong MS Excel skills

Time management

Effective communication skills

Education

Matriculation or equivalent

Qualification in Bookkeeping or related field

Tools

Evolution

Pastel

Job description

Job Position: Debtors Controller

Ref: 5079

Location: PE / Gqeberha

Salary: R15000 to R20000 per month commensurate with qualification and experience

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Qualifications / Requirements:

• Matriculation or equivalent
• Any qualification in Bookkeeping, International Trade, Logistics or a related field
• Previous experience in sea freight and shipping industry highly advantageous
• Strong knowledge of accounts receivable processes
• Proficiency in accounting software (eg Evolution, Pastel or similar)
• Strong MS Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations)
• Understanding VAT and invoicing regulations
• Strong attention to detail – ensure accuracy in capturing and reconciling accounts
• Effective communication and investigative skills
• Ability to build and maintain professional customer relationships
• Time management – prioritise tasks to meet deadlines, daily processing and monitoring of shipments, timeous month-end statements and reports

Key Performance Areas:

• Responsible for managing the company’s accounts receivable function, maintaining accurate customer accounts and supporting cash flow management
• Accounts receivable management:
• Maintain accurate customer accounts and ensure timely invoicing
• Prepare and send customer statements and invoices daily
• Ensure compliance with credit policies and procedures
• Reconciliation and reporting:
• Weekly updates to Senior Accounts Manager
• Customer relationship management:
• Build and maintain professional relationships with clients
• Resolve queries related to invoices promptly and accurately
• Compliance and controls:
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards and relevant legislation
• Support internal and external audit requirements by providing accurate records