Debtors Controller

Staff Unlimited Recruitment; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation and logistics firm in Port Elizabeth is seeking a Debtors Controller to manage accounts receivable and support cash flow management. The ideal candidate has experience in the shipping industry, strong proficiency in accounting software, and excellent attention to detail. Responsibilities include invoicing, reconciliation, and maintaining professional client relationships. This is a permanent, on-site position.

Qualifications

• Experience in sea freight and shipping industry is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of accounts receivable processes.
• Understanding VAT and invoicing regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate customer accounts and ensure timely invoicing.
• Prepare and send customer statements and invoices daily.
• Reconciliation and reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Time Management

Education

Matriculation (Grade 12) or equivalent

Qualification in Bookkeeping, International Trade, Logistics

Tools

Evolution

Pastel

MS Excel

Job description

Overview

Our client, who operates in the transportation and marine shipping, is seeking a Debtors Controller to join their team. The Debtors Controller is responsible for managing the company’s accounts receivable function, maintaining accurate customer accounts and supporting cash flow management.

Location: Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha

Job type: Permanent - On Site

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate customer accounts and ensure timely invoicing
• Prepare and send customer statements and invoices daily
• Ensure compliance with credit policies and procedures
• Reconciliation & Reporting
• Weekly updates to Senior Accounts Manager
• Build and maintain professional relationships with clients
• Resolve queries related to invoices promptly and accurately
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards and relevant legislation
• Support internal and external audit requirements by providing accurate records

Qualifications

• Matriculation (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification
• Any qualification in Bookkeeping, International Trade, Logistics or a related field will be considered an advantage
• Previous experience in sea freight and shipping industry is highly desirable
• 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

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Communication
• Time Management

Should you wish to be considered for this opportunity, please apply directly to the advertisement. Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks of application, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful