Purpose: The Debtors Clerk is responsible for the monitoring of debtors accounts, which includes: timeous collection of proceeds, following up of overdue accounts, monitoring of adequate credit limits, processing of claims, rebates and discounts and the updating and maintaining of customer master data on SAP. In addition, also responsible for the timeous capturing and processing of new accounts and following up on all incomplete applications.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 and a suitable accounting qualification will be preferred
  
• 3 years’ experience in trade debtors
• Experience with retailer accounts will be advantageous

SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Analytical and organised
  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (must be able to work in a teamand also cross functional)
• Computer literate –SAP experience will be advantageous
• Must be able to work under pressure
• Self-starter and ability to take initiative and work independently

JOB SUMMARY

• Processing of debit / credit notes
  
• Follow-up of debtors accounts
• Contact customers prior to month-end to confirm outstanding amounts
• Process and distribution of statements
• Follow-up and manage claims (i.e. pricing, returns, and short deliveries) etc.
• Liaising with sales team
• Manage overdue accounts
• Processing of new applications –including follow-up on outstanding supporting documentation, requesting bank codes and credit insurance
• General support to the finance department, as needed