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Debtors Clerk

Job in Alberton, 1447, South Africa
Listing for: Hire Resolve
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-21
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounting Assistant
  • Finance & Banking
    Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Alberton

Overview

Hire Resolves’ client, a leading FMCG company, is looking for a Debtors Clerk to join their Accounting team.



Key Responsibilities :

  • Controlling Direct Debtor Accounts.
  • Keeping customers informed on account status.
  • Maintaining credit limits.
  • Liaise with Lombard Insurance – Maintaining Credit limits and opening new Accounts.
  • Collection of accounts due.
  • Sending off statements.
  • Forecasting of cash flow weekly.
  • Sending of new credit applications to potential customers.
  • Releasing of customer orders.
  • Handling of claims . Shorts/Damages/Pricing/Claim backs/Rebates.
  • Processing of prepared Credit Notes/Debit Notes/Non-Stock Invoices.
  • Follow-up on outstanding claims/queries.
  • Coding of bank statements.
  • Doing reconciliations on outstanding accounts.
  • Sending of final demands.
  • Lodging claims for potential bad debts with CGIC / Lombard Insurance
  • Weekly Debtors Report with comments on credit limit availability and outstanding amounts.
  • Applying of all payments, credit notes and returns.
  • Maintaining EDI orders/claims/statements/payments for Shoprite/PnP Africa/Global Holding/Digistic
  • Place overdue accounts on hold.
  • Liaise with KAM’s regarding problem accounts.
  • Back-up for Cashbook Clerk when on leave or sick.
  • Assist on switchboard as per monthly roster.
  • Sending out statements, invoices, and pods.
  • Month end journals
  • Month end Reconciliation
  • Run aging for W  every Monday.
  • Month end Nonstock invoices.

    • Requirements/

    Qualification:

  • Excellent organizing abilities and problem-solving skills.
  • Deadline driven.
  • Must have good verbal communication ability.
  • Accuracy is very important.
  • Great attention to detail
  • Good with numbers and figures and an analytical acumen
  • Good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices
  • Advanced excel knowledge a must.
  • Grade 12 with at least 2 – 5 years experience.
  • ERP Experience (Great Plains is advantageous)
    • Full Time

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    Position Requirements
    5+ Years work experience
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