Debtors Clerk
Job Location:
Centurion - South Africa
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Job Summary
Red Ember Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Debtors / Credit Controller.
We are looking for a confident detail-oriented individual with a minimum of 5 years experience in debtors and credit control who can independently manage the full debtors function ensure accurate account management follow up on outstanding payments and maintain effective credit control procedures.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer accounts.
- Allocate payments to the correct customer accounts.
- Perform regular debtor reconciliations.
- Investigate and resolve account discrepancies.
- Follow up on outstanding and overdue invoices.
- Contact customers regarding overdue accounts and payment arrangements.
- Send statements reminders and payment requests.
- Handle customer queries relating to invoices payments and account balances.
- Investigate and resolve disputed invoices.
- Prepare and monitor Debtors Age Analysis reports.
- Report on collections overdue accounts and debtor balances.
- Monitor customer credit limits and payment terms.
- Assist with credit applications and customer account reviews.
- Reconcile the Debtors Control Account.
- Assist with month-end accounts receivable procedures.
- Ensure invoices and payments are correctly captured before month-end.
- Maintain accurate debtor records and supporting documentation.
- Assist the Finance Department with audits and general accounting duties.
- Minimum 5 years Debtors / Credit Control experience essential
- Valid drivers licence essential
- Strong experience in the full debtors function
- Excellent numerical and reconciliation skills
- Strong debt collection and follow-up skills
- Good knowledge of Sage / Pastel
- Good Microsoft Excel skills
- Understanding of VAT and basic accounting principles
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong communication and customer-service skills
- Able to follow up firmly but professionally
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Required Skills:
Minimum 5 years Debtors / Credit Control experience essential Valid drivers licence essential Strong experience in the full debtors function Excellent numerical and reconciliation skills Strong debt collection and follow-up skills Good knowledge of Sage / Pastel Good Microsoft Excel skills Understanding of VAT and basic accounting principles Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Strong communication and customer-service skills Able to follow up firmly but professionally Strong organisational and administrative skills Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
