Debtors Clerk

apartmentPersona Staff placeCape Town business_centerR 20,000/month calendar_month 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage tenant billings and monthly recoveries including utilities, rates, levies, and expenses
  • Ensure all recoverable expenses are billed accurately and recovered in full
  • Perform reconciliations for municipal services, rates, levies, and recoveries
  • Maintain monthly municipal control sheets and daily debtors reports
  • Conduct tenant deposit audits, process refunds, and manage tenant deposits
  • Process tenant account openings, closures, adjustments, and reconciliations
  • Handle all tenant queries relating to accounts, billing, and recoveries
  • Manage debt collection processes including arrears follow-ups, reminders, and reporting
  • Issue letters of demand, arrears SMS notifications, and payment reminders
  • Liaise with attorneys regarding defaulting tenants and legal handovers
  • Send tenant statements and manage debit order setup and processing
  • Capture receipts, complete banking documentation, and follow up on unallocated payments
  • Report cash received in line with FICA requirements
  • Liaise with meter reading companies, utility providers, and service partners
  • Log tenant maintenance calls, escalate to facilities, and follow up on progress and satisfaction
  • Assist with bank reconciliations and general financial reconciliations when required
  • Maintain accurate records, scanning, filing, and documentation
  • Assist auditors and support audit processes
  • Stand in for facilities or finance functions when required
  • Support managers, property managers, and facilities teams administratively
  • Adhere to all internal workflows, processes, confidentiality, and compliance requirements

Key Requirements:

  • Proven experience as a Debtors Clerk within a property management environment
  • Strong understanding of tenant billing, recoveries, and reconciliations
  • Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail
  • Strong customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage high volumes of work and multiple priorities
  • Proficient in MS Office; property management systems (e.g. MDA) advantageous
  • Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
  • High level of integrity and confidentiality

Salary: Market-related, depending on experience

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