Debtors Clerk / Credit Controller - Centurion

We are looking for a strong, confident individual with a minimum of 5 years experience in Debtors / Credit Control who can manage the full debtors function accurately and independently.

• Must be able to converse in Afrikaans and English due to Customer culture
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer accounts.
• Allocate payments to the correct customer accounts.
• Perform regular debtor reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve account discrepancies.
• Follow up on outstanding and overdue invoices.
• Contact customers regarding overdue accounts and payment arrangements.
• Send statements, reminders and payment requests.
• Handle customer queries relating to invoices, payments and account balances.
• Investigate and resolve disputed invoices.
• Prepare and monitor Debtors Age Analysis reports.
• Report on collections, overdue accounts and debtor balances.
• Monitor customer credit limits and payment terms.
• Assist with credit applications and customer account reviews.
• Reconcile the Debtors Control Account.
• Assist with month-end accounts receivable procedures.
• Ensure invoices and payments are correctly captured before month-end.
• Maintain accurate debtor records and supporting documentation.
• Assist the Finance Department with audits and general accounting duties.

• Minimum 5 years Debtors / Credit Control experience essential
• Valid drivers licence essential
• Strong experience in the full debtors function
• Excellent numerical and reconciliation skills
• Strong debt collection and follow-up skills
• Good knowledge of Sage / Pastel
• Good Microsoft Excel skills
• Understanding of VAT and basic accounting principles
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication and customer-service skills
• Able to follow up firmly but professionally
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines