Debtor and Creditors Clerk

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update customer account information.
• Generate customer invoices, credit notes and related documentation.
• Ensure incoming payments are correctly allocated to customer accounts.
• Complete debtor reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Distribute statements and monitor outstanding customer balances.
• Support the collection of overdue accounts and general credit control activities.
• Handle customer account queries and resolve discrepancies.
• Keep debtor records accurate and up to date.

• Receive, capture and process supplier invoices.
• Verify invoices against purchase orders and relevant supporting documents.
• Reconcile supplier accounts and investigate any differences.
• Follow up and resolve outstanding supplier account queries.
• Prepare and process supplier payments in line with internal procedures.
• Maintain complete and accurate supplier account information.
• Record supplier credit notes and make the necessary account adjustments.
• Deal with supplier enquiries and payment-related queries.
• Check that invoices have the required approvals and supporting documentation before processing.

• Provide assistance with monthly and annual financial close processes.
• Support account reconciliations and the preparation of financial information.
• Keep financial records and supporting documentation properly organised and filed.
• Ensure financial transactions are captured correctly on the accounting system.
• Assist with VAT documentation and related finance requirements.
• Follow established financial procedures, policies and internal control measures.
• Provide general assistance to the finance department as required.

Minimum requirements:

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• Accounting or Finance qualification will be an advantage.
• 13 years' experience in both Debtors and Creditors.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles.
• Experience with an accounting/ERP system.
• Good Microsoft Excel skills.
• Good reconciliation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.

Consultant: Tshwari Tlhabanelo - Dante Personnel Johannesburg