Debtors / Creditors Clerk - East Rand

SUMMARY:
A well-known and established international company supplying raw materials and additives to a wide range of industrial sectors requires a detail-oriented and experienced Debtors / Creditors Clerk to manage and control the company’s debtor and creditor accounts. The role is responsible for accurate processing, reconciliation, and reporting of financial transactions, ensuring compliance with accounting principles and internal controls.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum requirements for the role:

•  Certificate, Diploma or Degree in Bookkeeping, Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
• Previous experience having worked within a Debtors / Creditors role is essential.
• Previous experience having managed debtors and foreign creditor accounts is preferred. 
• Proficiency in SAGE Evolution or Pastel experience is essential for the role.
• Must have a strong understanding of accounting principles and reconciliations.
• Must have excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Must have strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.

• Managing and controlling the company’s debtor and creditor accounts. The role is responsible for accurate processing, reconciliation, and reporting of financial transactions, ensuring compliance with accounting principles and internal controls.
• Processing and managing debtor and creditor accounts accurately and efficiently.
• Performing regular account reconciliations within set deadlines.
• Capturing, verifying, and processing invoices, credit notes, and payments.
• Following up on outstanding debtor accounts to ensure timely collections.
• Verifying supplier invoices and processing supplier payments.
• Maintaining accurate, complete, and up-to-date financial records.
• Assisting with month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Proactively investigating and resolving reconciling items, including unallocated payments, short payments, and incorrect invoices.
• Liaise with suppliers, customers, and internal departments to resolve account queries.
• Generating financial and reconciliation reports as required.
• Assisting clients with account statements and resolving basic account queries.
• Posting of payments reflected on bank statements.
• Opening new customer accounts and assisting clients with credit applications.