Debtors Clerk

SUMMARY:
Position : Debtors Clerk
Location : Marconi Beam, Montague Gardens, Cape Town

POSITION INFO:
Our client is a food importer company.  They import warehouse, distribute and sell premium Italian and Spanish Brands, with warehouses in WC & GTG, with outsourced warehousing in KZN & EC.
 
The company’s head office is in Cape Town. They employ 45 people around the country and operate in the FMCG space.
 
They sell to all sectors covering Retail (Woolworths, Spar, Checkers, PnP, Wellness, makro, etc.) as well as independent stores and eCommerce.
 
They also cover the Horeca sector. (Restaurants, Hotels)
 
They are a growing business and are selling into all channels across South Africa and into Africa as well.
 
The Debtors book has grown significantly over the past 3 years and this position is a replacement for the current staff member who is leaving at the end of May.
 
Requirements for the job:
 

• At least 5 years’ experience as a Debtors clerk
• Experience dealing with Retail debtors (those mentioned above)
• FMCG experience required.
• Handling of all key account portals
• Handling and managing claims from the debtor portals
• Handling and management of the CMGJ
• Good/strong Excel skills
• Worked on Pastel Partner and other ERP systems will be an advantage
• Attention to detail
• Works well under deadline pressure – all statements to Retail customers have deadlines each week/month
• Managing the Debtors book and following up on long outstanding amounts.
• Weekly meetings with CFO to update status of the book
• Handling and processing of credit note where applicable
• Have existing relationships with all major Retailers.
• Reconcile monthly debtors accounts and allocate payments from remittance advices and banks.
• Managing eCommerce accounts and allocations from banks.
• Opening and managing accounts in conjunction with credit bureau.
• Daily engagement with warehouses to resolve outstanding issues relating to POD’s/Claims/Returns/Credit notes etc.