About the position
Provide administrative and operational support to the debtors function in a private high school to ensure timely billing, collections, and reconciliations in a high-volume, detail-oriented environment.
Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:
- Matric with Accounting as a subject (post-matric qualification in Finance/Accounting will be advantageous)
- 2-3 years experience in a similar Debtors/Accounts Receivable role
- Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel
- Experience using a financial or accounting systems (e.g., SAGE, Pastel, QuickBooks, or similar)
Key Performance Areas:
- Invoicing and billing of accounts accurately and timeously
- Follow up on outstanding payments and manage debt collection process
- Maintain and update debtor accounts, ensuring correctness of records
- Reconcile debtor statements and resolve account queries
- Prepare monthly ageing reports and provide regular feedback to management
- Liaise with parents/guardians or clients regarding payment arrangements or account queries
- Ensure compliance with internal financial controls and school fee policies
- Support month-end processes and assist the finance team as required
Desired Skills:
- Debt Collection
- Invoicing
- Debtors
Desired Work Experience:
- 2 to 5 years Accounts Payable / Receivable
Desired Qualification Level:
About The Employer:
Leading independent, co-educational, private high school committed to providing a holistic education that leverages modern technological advancements encourages lateral thinking, and equips students with skills for an ever-changing future.
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