Debtors Clerk

Recruiter:

Hospitality Hire

Job Ref:

CPT000248/AW

Date posted:

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Debtors Clerk (Accounts Receivable)

Location: Cape Town
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role

A high-volume hotel finance team is seeking a meticulous and experienced Debtors Clerk to manage the accounts receivable function with precision. This is a key finance role responsible for maintaining healthy cash flow, accurate financial records and positive client relationships through rigorous credit control and debtor management. Your accuracy, professionalism and ability to work under deadline pressure will be essential

POSITION INFO:

What You Bring

Relevant financial qualification (essential)
3 to 5 years proven experience in a Debtors or Accounts Receivable role within a hotel environment
Experience managing a debtor book with multiple accounts and high transaction volumes
Strong experience in debtor reconciliations and age analysis reporting
Proficiency in Opera and Microsoft Office including advanced Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas)
Solid understanding of credit control and collection procedures
Experience with 30/60/90-day ageing structures
High numerical accuracy and exceptional attention to detail
Professional handling of confidential financial and client information
Strong verbal and written communication skills

What You Will Do

Process and capture invoices accurately with full supporting documentation
Maintain the full debtor ledger with accurate, up-to-date records
Generate and distribute monthly debtor statements timeously
Perform monthly reconciliations for key accounts and prepare age analysis reports
Follow up on outstanding invoices according to ageing status via email and telephone
Manage a structured collection process for overdue accounts
Capture and post incoming payments accurately and resolve short payments or overpayments
Liaise with internal departments regarding billing discrepancies
Assist with month-end close processes and provide audit-ready documentation
Report on overdue accounts, payment trends and risk accounts to management

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