Senior Debtors Clerk

Datacentrix; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization in Midrand is seeking a Senior Debtors Clerk who will ensure timely collection of debts, manage customer accounts, and maintain strong client relationships. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in credit control and is proficient in advanced Excel and Sage X3. This role offers opportunities for process improvement and teamwork to enhance efficiency and achieve targets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in credit control or full function debtors.
• Exposure to credit guarantee essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely collection of outstanding debts.
• Prepare debtor ageing reports and maintain financial records.
• Handle client queries professionally.

Skills

Credit control experience

Advanced Excel skills

Customer service

Education

Matric qualification

Credit Management qualification

Tools

Sage X3

Job description

Are you passionate about ensuring financial stability while driving business growth? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities? If so, we want YOU to join our team as a Senior Debtors Clerk at our Midrand based office.

Requirements

• Matric qualification
• Credit Management qualification advantageous
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in credit control / full function debtors in a corporate environment
• Exposure to credit guarantee
• Proficient / Advanced Excel skills
• Sage X 3 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 escalates to management where higher limits are required.