Debtors Clerk

Introduction: 

A national training company that has experienced significant growth and now poised to tackle some of its strategic objectives.  As a result, there is an opening for a Debtors Administrator to join the team. 

Duties & Responsibilities: 

Key Performance areas:  

• Debtors’ administrator: To ensure all the debtors requirements of the organisations are met in line with the duties listed. 

• Debtors is services:  To ensure all relationships are met on an ongoing basis. Requests are delivered in a professional manner and in a timely manner. 

• Procedural & Administrative Compliance: To ensure that all administrative policies and procedures are adhered to accurately, on time and every time 

• Code of Conduct: Ensure 100% adherence to the Policies and procedures of the RAC Group. 

Core Functions:  

• Weekly reporting on all debtor accounts. 

• Calling of customers on outstanding accounts. 

• Daily reconciliation of customer accounts 

• Allocation and updating of statements 

• In depth familiarity with SAGE one online and Excel 

• Dealing with customer queries  

• Calculating projected revenue and debtors overall figures  

• Debtors age analysis is followed up and internal targets are met. 

• Accurate and complete filing of accounting records. 

• POPI Act – making sure no personal information is leaked to unauthorised parties 

Duties include:  

• Debtors – Statements – Monthly 

• Debtors – Allocation of accounts Receivable – Weekly 

• Debtors – Follow up on overdue accounts – Weekly 

• Debtors – Hand over for Legal Action – Monthly 

• Processing of accounts payable – Monthly 

• Bank Recon – Monthly 

• Compliance with the duties outlined in the KRA’s formulated for the position 

 

Desired Experience & Qualification: 

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills are vital. 

• Must be able to interact with all levels of management. 

• Candidate is required to have their own transport with a valid driver’s licence.  

• Suitable for a candidate who resides in Johannesburg. 

• Preferably a candidate with an accounting qualification. 

• One year or more of relevant work experience.  

• Experience in another business or financial occupation, such as creditors, will be considered. 

 

Key Soft Skills for Senior debtors clerk 

• Communication: Must speak, write, and present information clearly to explain financial data to Senior Management members and make recommendations. 

• Organization: Analyse and synthesize large amounts of information from various sources. 

• Attention to Detail:  Must pay close attention to financial data and provide financial reporting, to ensure compliance. 

 

Key Hard Skills for senior debtors clerk 

• Accounting: Strong accounting skills to understand and discuss financial reports when working closely with line manager 

• Technical Skills: It need skills in data and financial technologies SAGE and proficient in all Microsoft programs, specifically Excel and Outlook. 

• Required: Candidate to provide a brief motivation as to why they feel they would be suited for the position. 

 

Package and Remuneration 

• Basic from R 165’000.00 per annum (Negotiable based on experience)  

• Benefits include provident fund contributions & medical aid contributions.