Debtors Clerk at Hire Resolve

Job Description

• A well-established company in the manufacturing and packaging sector is seeking a skilled Debtors Clerk to join its Finance team in Ottery, Cape Town. This role reports directly to the Financial Manager and is responsible for managing the full debtors function while supporting accurate cashflow, strong customer relationships, and adherence to financial controls.

Responsibilities 

• Perform the full debtors function, including maintaining customer data, issuing monthly statements, and processing receipts.
• Account for interest, discounts, and rebates.
• Reconcile individual debtor accounts.
• Resolve customer account queries efficiently.
• Update customer receipt cashflow forecasts on a weekly basis.
• Maintain accurate customer information on the accounting system.
• Monitor age analysis and follow up to ensure timeous payment.
• Collect overdue amounts and escalate potential risks to relevant managers.
• Liaise with customers regarding payment terms and overdue accounts.
• Process and manage intercompany transactions.
• Ensure all tasks are completed in accordance with accounting standards.
• Adhere strictly to agreed deadlines.
• Provide support to the finance team as required.
• Assist auditors during year-end audit processes

Requirements

• Matric with a minimum of 5 years’ international debtors experience.
• Independent self-starter with excellent attention to detail and a strong work ethic to deliver On Time In Full (OTIF).
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team to meet deadlines and deliver results.
• Strong systems aptitude with the ability to think on their feet.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills to achieve monthly objectives.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate difficult information diplomatically.
• Professional and confident approach.
• Strong computer literacy with experience working on financial systems, preferably Syspro.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with a positive, can-do attitude.