Debtors Clerk - Fixed-Term Contract

About the position

Location: Denver, Johannesburg
Contract Duration: 4 months



We are a recruitment a Debtors Clerk to be based in Denver, Johannesburg. This role is available only to currently unemployed candidates who are available for the full contract period.

 

Main Purpose of the Role

To provide accurate and efficient clerical and administrative support relating to customer accounts, ensuring sound financial control and compliance with debtors’ procedures.

 

Key Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Create new customer accounts and capture data on the debtors’ system
  
  
• Verify and control credit applications in line with credit policies
  
  
• Prepare credit applications for approval
  
  
• Conduct credit bureau enquiries
  
  
• Follow up daily on outstanding documentation from relevant departments
  
  
• Maintain daily registers and controls
  
  
• Prepare and capture journals and financial transactions
  
  
• Capture invoices and process credit notes where required
  
  
• Reconcile payments and deposits against bank statements daily
  
  
• Capture bank deposits, receipts and maintain cheque payment records
  
  
• Handle banking-related queries
  
  
• Identify and escalate suspicious or potentially fraudulent payments
  
  
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve discrepancies
  
  
• Follow up on outstanding and overdue accounts in line with collection procedures
  
  
• Report on bad debt and recovery progress
  
  
• Maintain an efficient filing system for financial records and contracts
  
  
• Prepare files for handover to external debt collectors
  
  
• Administer debit orders
  
  

 

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 (Matric)
  
  
• 2–3 years’ experience in Debtors / Accounts Receivable
  
  
• General knowledge of accounting principles
  
  
• Proficiency in relevant financial systems and MS Office
  
  
• Strong numeracy and attention to detail
  
  
• Good written and verbal communication skills
  
  
• Professional telephone etiquette
  
  
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  
  

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certificate or Diploma in:
  
  
  • Credit Management
    
    
  • Business Administration
    
    
  • Finance or Accounting
    
    
  • Or a related field
    
    

 

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong problem-solving ability
  
  
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
  
  
• Ability to work independently and within a team
  
  
• Organised, methodical and deadline-driven
  
  
• Resilient under pressure
  
  

 

Important Notes:

• This is a fixed-term contract (no extensions guaranteed)
  
  
• Candidates must be currently unemployed
  
  

Desired Skills:

• Accounting
• Debtors
• Finance

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