Debtors Clerk
Location: Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa
Company: Alert Engine Parts
Job Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 9 September 2025
Reference Number: MOT250901-7
Job Purpose:
To manage and resolve issues related to debtors’ accounts by liaising with customers and internal staff, ensuring accounts are updated accurately and on time, following company and accounting procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
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Maintain and update debtors’ accounts timely and accurately
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Monitor account movements and investigate unusual transactions
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Reconcile statements and debtor payments
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Calculate settlement discounts where applicable
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Correctly match payments to debtor accounts
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Raise and capture adjusting journals in debtor accounts
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Liaise daily with customers regarding outstanding payments or queries
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Complete Debtor Input Sheets and other daily required documents promptly
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Follow up on queries related to debtors’ accounts
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Perform any ad hoc duties related to debtors as required
Qualifications & Experience:
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Minimum Grade 12 (Matric), preferably with bookkeeping, business economics, and mathematics
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Experience handling debtor accounts (essential)
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Relevant bookkeeping experience in a company setting
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Solid understanding of double-entry accounting principles (essential)
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Comfortable using computerized ledgers and Microsoft Excel & Word
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Organized, disciplined, and able to work well under pressure
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Ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies efficiently
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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Clear criminal and ITC record
Skills & Personal Attributes:
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Effective communication
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Detail-oriented with thorough note-taking during follow-ups
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Ability to structure and post adjusting journal entries
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Confidence to enforce policies when necessary
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Ability to work with different personality types and maintain professionalism
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