Debtors Clerk
Reference Number: MOT250722-2
Closing Date: 2025/08/02
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa
Department: Alert Engine Parts - Polokwane
Purpose of the Role:
To manage and maintain debtor accounts in line with company procedures and accounting standards, while resolving issues through effective communication with customers and internal staff.
Key Responsibilities:
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Maintain and update debtors' accounts accurately and on time
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Monitor account movements and investigate unusual transactions
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Reconcile statements and payments
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Calculate and apply settlement discounts
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Match payments to correct accounts
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Capture and raise adjusting journals
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Follow up on queries and overdue payments
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Complete Debtor Input Sheets and related documentation
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Liaise daily with customers regarding outstanding accounts
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Perform general ad hoc duties related to debtors
Qualifications & Experience Required:
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Grade 12, preferably with bookkeeping, business economics, and mathematics
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Proven experience in handling debtors' accounts – Essential
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Solid grasp of double-entry accounting principles – Essential
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Comfortable with computerised ledgers
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Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word – Essential
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Ability to investigate and resolve account discrepancies
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Prior experience in a similar role in a company environment
Skills & Personal Attributes:
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Effective communicator
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Detail-oriented when tracking payment follow-ups
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Well-organized and disciplined
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Able to work under pressure and with various personality types
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High standard of accuracy in all tasks
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Able to enforce company procedures confidently
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Clear criminal and ITC record required
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