Senior Debtors Clerk

Datacentrix; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 402,000 - 670,000; Full time

Job summary

Datacentrix is seeking an experienced Senior Debtors Clerk based in Midrand, onsite. The role focuses on debt collection, credit control, and CGIC related processes for a large debtor book.

You will manage reconciliations, prepare ageing reports, and liaise with BU managers to ensure timely payments, while maintaining strong client relationships and adherence to internal controls.

Qualifications

• Matric qualification required.
• Credit Management qualification advantageous.
• 5 years minimum experience in credit control/full function debtors in a corporate environment.
• Exposure to CGIC experience.
• Proficient/Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, PivotTables).

Responsibilities

• Debt Collection & Credit Control: Ensure timely collection of outstanding debts and adherence to credit policies.
• All statements and invoices are to be sent out by the 1st week of every month.
• Ensure that a Debtors Age is sent weekly to BU Managers and Account Managers.
• Account Reconciliation: Reconcile customer accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Reporting: Prepare and maintain accurate debtor ageing reports and other financial records.
• Customer Service: Handle client queries professionally and maintain positive relationships. Regular in person customer meetings.
• Compliance & Controls: Ensure compliance with financial procedures and internal control standards.
• Teamwork: Bridge the gap between colleagues and departments and build team spirit to ensure your collection processes are met each month and establish teamwork and assist in meeting group targets set out by management.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities to enhance debtor management efficiency.
• Ensure that client trades within the credit limits granted and escalate to management where higher limits are required.

Skills

Debt collection

Credit control

CGIC experience

Excel

Education

Matric qualification

Credit Management qualification advantageous

Tools

Excel

Sage X3

Job description

Datacentrix is seeking an experienced Senior Debtors Clerk with plus 5 years’ proven experience in a Debtors or Credit Control role. The ideal candidate must have CGIC experience and corporate exposure managing and collecting on a debtors book with a value in excess of R100 million. Strong experience in high-volume debt collection, reconciliations, and effective account management is essential.

Based on Midrand and fully onsite.

Requirements

• Matric qualification
• Credit Management qualification advantageous
• 5 years minimum experience in credit control/full function debtors in a corporate environmen
• Exposure to CGIC experience
• Proficient/Advanced Excel skills - VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, PivotTables, etc
• Sage X3 experience highly advantageous

Responsibilities

• Debt Collection & Credit Control: Ensure timely collection of outstanding debts and adherence to credit policies.
• All statements and invoices are to be sent out by the 1st week of every month.
• Ensure that a Debtors Age is sent weekly to BU Managers and Account Managers.
• Account Reconciliation: Reconcile customer accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Reporting: Prepare and maintain accurate debtor ageing reports and other financial records.
• Customer Service: Handle client queries professionally and maintain positive relationships. Regular in person customer meetings.
• Compliance & Controls: Ensure compliance with financial procedures and internal control standards.
• Teamwork : Bridge the gap between colleagues and departments and build team spirit to ensure your collection processes are met each month and establish teamwork and assist in meeting group targets set out by management.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities to enhance debtor management efficiency.
• Ensure that client trades within the credit limits granted (GCIC or internal) and escalate to management where higher limits are required.