Junior Debtors And Creditors Clerk / Girl Friday With Strong Admin Abilities

Chainlink Recruitment Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Johannesburg is seeking an Accounts Receivable Controller to manage collections and maintain accurate debtor records. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting skills and a finance qualification, with 3-5+ years of experience in collections. Key responsibilities include resolving payment queries and ensuring timely invoicing. A competitive salary and benefits such as medical aid and provident fund are offered.

Benefits

Medical aid

Provident fund

Market-related salary

Qualifications

• Grade 12; Credit Management or Finance qualification.
• Strong MS Excel and accounting system proficiency required.
• 3-5+ years experience in debtors/collections roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily collections and follow-ups on overdue accounts.
• Investigate and resolve billing and payment queries.
• Maintain accurate debtor trackers and master data.
• Prepare refunds and recommend bad debts.

Skills

Strong MS Excel proficiency

Accounting system proficiency

Experience in collections

Education

Grade 12

Credit Management or Finance qualification

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in finance

Job description

Accounts Receivable Controller – Johannesburg

Role: Accounts Receivable Controller. Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng. Client: Network Recruitment / Advertising postings. Posted 9 days ago.

Overview: The Accounts Receivable Controller will be responsible for collecting overdue accounts, investigating billing and payment queries, and maintaining accurate debtor records. The role involves regular communication with schools, principals, and internal departments to ensure timely resolutions and accounting accuracy. Responsibilities and qualifications are provided in the postings below as listed.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily collections and follow-ups on overdue accounts.
• Investigate and resolve billing and payment queries.
• Maintain accurate debtor trackers and master data.
• Prepare refunds, recommend bad debts, and approve handovers.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and account payers.
• Monitor aged debtors ledger and implement collection strategies to reduce aged receivables.
• Ensure all revenue streams are invoiced accurately each month to prevent leakage.
• Perform monthly inter-company balance checks and transaction confirmations.
• Maintain and manage a list of queried invoices, resolving disputes efficiently.
• Prepare regular reports on debtor ageing, collection performance, and risk exposure.
• Assess creditworthiness of new and existing customers in collaboration with the credit control team.
• Ensure adherence to internal financial policies and relevant legislation.

Qualifications

• Grade 12; Credit Management or Finance qualification.
• A finance-related qualification (Bachelor’s degree or diploma preferred where stated).
• Strong MS Excel and accounting system proficiency.
• Experience in debtors/collections roles; specific requirements vary by posting (e.g., 3-5+ years in some postings).

Notes

Multiple postings reference related roles (Accounts Receivable Controller, Accounts Receivable Specialist, Accounts Payable Clerk, Accounts Receivable Supervisor, and Accounts Receivable Accountant) with varying locations and seniority. Details are drawn from the job descriptions and may include additional requirements such as SAP/Pastel experience, billing administration, and leadership responsibilities.

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Special conditions / Benefits (examples frequently listed)

• South African citizen; clear criminal and credit records.
• Driver’s license and own transport; occasional travel.
• Medical aid; provident fund; staff account; market-related salary.

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