Our client, a prominent and reputable regional brand; is seeking to appoint an experienced Debtors Clerk to their finance team.

This position will be based in Port Elizabeth.

Requirements:

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills for professional client interaction.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software (Sage would be an advantage).
• Detail-Oriented: High accuracy in processing financial data.
• Organization: Ability to prioritize and manage multiple customer accounts efficiently.
• Education: A high school diploma is standard, though a diploma or certification in bookkeeping/accounting is often preferred.

Responsibilities, but not limited to:

• Invoicing & Documentation: Generating, processing, and sending out invoices and credit notes to customers.
• Collection & Recovery: Contacting customers regarding outstanding balances via phone or email to ensure timely payment.
• Reconciliation & Allocation: Reconciling customer accounts, matching incoming payments with invoices, and investigating discrepancies.
• Account Management: Maintaining accurate, up-to-date records of customer accounts and credit limits.
• Reporting: Providing regular reports on aging debtors and cash flow projections to management.
• Query Resolution: Addressing and resolving customer queries regarding payments, invoices, and account statements.
• Month-End Procedures: Assisting with month-end closing, including generating reports and reconciling balances.

Please note that should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.