Debtors Clerk

Recruiter:

Time Personnel

Job Ref:

CPT005427/Meg

Date posted:

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Do you have a keen eye for detail and a strong background in finance, with experience managing accounts receivable and debtor reconciliations?

Our client in the Southern Suburbs is seeking a proactive and hands-on Debtors Clerk who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in maintaining accuracy and efficiency.

This role focuses on the full debtors function, where you will be responsible for managing customer accounts, following up on outstanding payments, processing invoices and receipts, and ensuring all records are accurate and up to date.

POSITION INFO:
REQUIREMENTS

A minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in a similar role
Relevant finance or accounting qualification/ certification would be advantageous
Understanding of accounting principles
Proven hands-on experience processing high volume sales orders
Intermediate level skills in Microsoft 365
Quantifiable experience with ERP systems and recognised accounting systems
Previous debtors processing experience is desirable
Good numerical skills
Good written and spoken skills in English
High degree of confidentiality and professionalism

DUTIES

Obtain Customer Purchase Order from ERP for Sales Order processing
Allocate supplier to CPO
Obtain updated CPO where variances exist to SO
Allocate the correct FEC rates
Process Sales Orders
Process SO to Order Confirmation
Invoice all customer deliveries
Review credit limits and control breaches
Complete credit reference checks and bank code reports on all new credit applications
Daily processing of receipts and control of overdue accounts
Attend to all queries regarding outstanding invoices
Reconcile the manual deliveries and invoice
Verify the FEC rates before invoicing
Complete the monthly statement run; and verification of all invoices to statement and submit to customers
Supply copies of invoices & proof of delivery when required
Preparation of pack for legal hand over of long overdue accounts with guidance of FM/FD
Update account receivable records
Process current accounts
Assist with statutory returns & audits
Monthly reconciliations of all accounts to subledgers, clearing of control accounts, process month-end journals
Assist with the processing of monthly EMP201 & VAT201
Filing of financial documentation and correspondence
Identify efficiencies and cost savings in work processes
Actively participate in business improvement initiatives and projects

Salary: R negotiable dependent on experience

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