Debtors Clerk

Location and Contract

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.

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

• 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

• 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

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

• 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

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