Senior Debtors Clerk

Datacentrix; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking an experienced Debtors Clerk in Midrand. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in credit control, managing significant debtor books, and demonstrated proficiency in debt collection and reconciliations. Strong Excel skills are essential along with corporate exposure and CGIC experience. This is a fully onsite position with responsibilities including timely debt collection and maintaining client relationships.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in credit control/full function debtors in a corporate environment.
• Proven experience in managing and collecting on a debtors book of over R100 million.
• Exposure to CGIC experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely collection of outstanding debts and adherence to credit policies.
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Prepare and maintain accurate debtor ageing reports.

Skills

Debt collection

Account reconciliation

Advanced Excel skills

Client relationship management

Education

Matric qualification

Credit Management qualification

Tools

Sage X3

Job description

Datacentrix – Debtors Clerk

Datacentrix is seeking an experienced 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 environment
• 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 escape to management where higher limits are required.