Head Commercial Debtors

University Of Kwazulu Natal

Job Location:

Pietermaritzburg - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 22 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction

HEAD COMMERCIAL DEBTORS FINANCE OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT (PEROMNES GRADE 8) PITERMARITZBURG CAMPUS.

Duties & Responsibilities

The main responsibilities as Head of the Debtors section are:

The incumbent will be responsible for the management of the commercial debtors function which includes generating invoices and debt collection and allocating income received. This includes the preparation of the debtors age analysis monthly reconciliations of the debtors sub-system to the commercial debtors control account in the general ledger on the ITS system. The preparation of the year end journals for accrued income and providing information for the commercial debtors provision.

This position will report to the Accountant Executive support.

Desired Experience & Qualification

3-year degree or 4-year degree (BTech or Advanced Diploma) in accounting
Minimum five (5) years of experience in a Finance Environment of which two (2) must be within a Debtors Department in a large organization.
Demonstrate good data analytical skills experience in report-writing and providing timely and accurate financial and management reports.
Basic knowledge of accounting and preparation of debtors reconciliations
Experience in working with Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets Microsoft Word and online data processing.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills for dealing with customers.
Financial Statement Analysis:Ability to read and interpret a customers financial statements to assess creditworthiness.
In-depth knowledge of credit risk assessment debt collection processes and relevant legislation (NCA).

Advantages

Good verbal and written skills ability to work under pressure
Experience in working in the tertiary education or public sector environment.
Good understanding of current computer application software.
Experience in the registration process (finance side).

The closing date for receipt of applications is 30 January 2026

To apply please click on the link visit the career portal onhttps:// and details regarding this post as well as the request for the job profile may be directed to Ms Cynthia Mbuli on Email:

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The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.

IntroductionHEAD COMMERCIAL DEBTORS FINANCE OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT (PEROMNES GRADE 8) PITERMARITZBURG CAMPUS.Duties & ResponsibilitiesThe main responsibilities as Head of the Debtors section are:The incumbent will be responsible for the management of the commercial debtors function which includes gen...