Senior Debtors Clerk

Data Centrix; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A national credit management company in Gauteng is looking for a Credit Control Specialist with at least 5 years of experience in debt management. Responsibilities include ensuring prompt debt collection, account reconciliation, and maintaining accurate financial records. Candidates should have strong proficiency in Excel and experience with Sage X 3 is highly advantageous. The role involves significant customer interaction, requiring excellent service skills and the ability to work towards team targets.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in credit control/full function debtors in a corporate environment.
• Exposure to credit guarantee is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely collection of outstanding debts and adherence to credit policies.
• Prepare and maintain accurate debtor aging reports and other financial records.
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Handle client queries professionally and maintain positive relationships.

Skills

Credit Control

Debt Collection

Advanced Excel skills

Customer Service

Education

Matric qualification

Credit Management qualification

Tools

Sage X 3

Job description

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 escape to management where higher limits are required.