Debtors Clerk, Finance Department at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Job Purpose

• To assist with fulfilling the debtors' function at CPUT in line with the Student Debt Management Policy and Processes and relevant Legislation and Regulations.
• To ensure that debt collection capabilities are maximized 

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A Senior Certificate
• Two (2) years' experience in a Debtors environment 

Recommendation:

• A National Diploma in Business Studies with Accounting as a subject 
• Working experience on the ITS system

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Follow up on outstanding debt and payment arrangements
• Perform a credit control function during Registration
• Process adjustments to student accounts
• Attend to queries
• Issue quotations
• Allocating of funds in respect of Bursaries and Loans
• Ad hoc duties:- Verifying Graduation lists
• Assist with sending out Final Demand letters
• Other ad-hoc duties assigned by line manager

Competencies

• Accounting skills
• Computer skills (especially MS Excel)
• Knowledge of National Credit Act
• Customer Services skills
• Good communication skills (verbal and written)
• Good interpersonal skills
• Contribution to team success
• Managing work
• Client focus
• Attention to detail