Debtors and Currency Administrator

My client, nationally established group of companies, is looking to employ a Debtors and Currency Administrator to join their dynamic team.

The successful candidate will have matric with financial or administrative qualifications. Experience in accounts receivable administration and basic financial processes.

The Debtors and Currency Administrator is responsible for the entire debtors function of the business, as well as supporting the administration of currency-related transactions. The role requires accuracy, strong administrative skills, excellent time management and the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities
1. Debtors Function

• Daily bank reconciliation for Deposit account
• Drawing of the debtors list twice a day:
• Sending out debtors statements
• Applications to bank for credit limits where required
• Applications for credit insurance limits if required
• Capture and processing of debtors journals
• Application of payments against client accounts in the system.
• Follow-up of outstanding debtors and support to the finance team where required.

2. Currency Function:

• Taking out Forex hedges as requested by the marketers.
• Accurately updating and maintaining the Forex Sheet, including:

New positions taken.

Dates, amounts, exchange rates and other relevant details.

• Ensuring that all Currency information is up to date and accurate for internal reporting.
• Communicating with banks or service providers regarding currency transactions as required.

Skills and Requirements

• Matric with financial or administrative qualifications.
• Experience in accounts receivable administration and basic financial processes.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to work with numerical data.
• Knowledge of Currency processes (an advantage).
• High level of accuracy, detail orientation and reliability.
• Good communication skills and professional customer service.