Senior Debtors & Cashbook Clerk

SUMMARY:
Opportunity Available!! Our leading client in the Forestry Sector is looking to employ a Senior Debtors & Cashbook Clerk to join their dynamic team in Stutterheim.

POSITION INFO:
Job Responsibilities: 

• Maintain organized and accurate records of all Accounts receivable transactions, correspondence, and payment history 
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and legal requirements related to Accounts receivable 
• Record and allocate payments received, ensuring they match outstanding invoices and apply any necessary adjustments or credits 
• Monitor and track payments received from customers, recording them accurately in the accounting system  
• Collaborate with other departments, such as sales and customer service, to resolve payment and billing issues 
• Monitor and manage various bank account to ensure there are sufficient funds  
• Regularly review Accounts receivable aging reports, to identify overdue invoices and take appropriate actions to collect outstanding amounts 
• Prepare and provide regular reports on Debtors aging, collections efforts to management 
• Identify and report accounts that are unlikely to be collected as bad debts, following established procedures for write-offs 
• Create and send invoices to customers for goods or services rendered, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies 
• Purchase and distribute Airtime to staff 
• Receive, analyse and process payment of various Municipal accounts 
• Deal with all Forex receipts/payments 
• Address customer inquiries related to billing, payments, and account balances promptly 
• Update customer records with changes in contact information, credit limits, and payment terms, as needed

• Diploma in accounting/ bookkeeping preferred. 
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a cash book clerk/ bookkeeping environment. 
• Experience in using Sage 300 will be an advantage. 
• High level of computer literacy in MS Office, specifically with Word and Excel skills at intermediate level. 
• Knowledge of cash book controls, reconciliations, invoicing and payment methods. 
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with different stakeholders and difficult situations. 
• High levels of energy and resilience with ability to work under pressure. 
• High level of ethical behaviour and confidentiality. 
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills with good customer service orientation. 
• Self-motivated with high level of analytical ability and attention to detail, ensuring accuracy. 
• Excellent planning and organising skills with ability to prioritise tasks to meet tight deadlines.