Debtors Clerk

SUMMARY:
Are You a Detail-Oriented Debtors Professional Looking to Join a Fast-Paced FMCG Environment?
If you thrive in a high-volume environment and enjoy maintaining strong customer relationships while ensuring timely collections and accurate account management, this opportunity could be for you. Join a business where your attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to manage debtor accounts effectively will play a key role in maintaining cash flow and supporting financial operations.

POSITION INFO:
A well-established organisation based in Newlands East, KwaZulu-Natal is seeking an experienced Debtors Clerk to join its finance team. This opportunity is suited to a hands-on professional with strong collections, reconciliations, and account management experience within the FMCG sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing customer accounts, maintaining accurate records, processing transactions, and ensuring the efficient recovery of outstanding debt in a multi-currency environment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage the full debtors function and maintain customer accounts accurately
• Follow up on outstanding accounts and ensure collections are made within agreed payment terms
• Perform customer account reconciliations and resolve account queries efficiently
• Allocate incoming payments and ensure accurate processing of transactions
• Prepare age analysis reports and provide regular feedback on overdue accounts
• Monitor credit limits and escalate potential risks where necessary
• Process credit notes and account adjustments in line with company procedures
• Manage debtor accounts across multiple currencies and ensure accuracy of foreign currency transactions
• Maintain accurate records and supporting documentation for all debtor transactions
• Liaise with customers and internal stakeholders to resolve billing and payment queries
• Assist with month-end reporting, reconciliations, and audit requirements
• Ensure compliance with company policies and financial controls

• Matric
• Relevant Finance, Accounting, or Bookkeeping qualification
• Minimum 3 years' debtors experience is essential
• Previous experience within the FMCG industry is non-negotiable
• Sage experience is essential
• Experience working with multi-currency accounts is required
• Strong reconciliation and account management skills