Debtors Clerk at RPO Recruitment

Job Description

• A well-established manufacturing and distribution company is looking for an experienced Debtors Clerk with strong accounts receivable, credit control, and customer account management experience.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining debtor accounts, processing payments, managing credit applications, reconciling accounts, and ensuring timely collection of outstanding debts while supporting reporting and administrative functions.

Responsibilities:

• Capture and allocate debtor payments accurately.
• Review and verify credit approvals on customer orders.
• Request and follow up on customer payments when accounts exceed credit limits.
• Process and administer customer credit applications.
• Prepare and submit refund requests for payment processing.
• Provide customers with invoices, proof of deliveries (PODs), and account documentation as required.
• Respond to customer queries and correspondence promptly.
• Follow up on outstanding accounts and manage debt collection activities.
• Reconcile debtor accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Reconcile cash accounts and maintain accurate financial records.
• Prepare and submit weekly reports to financial institutions and head office.
• Compile and distribute weekly customer account schedules and reports.
• Generate and maintain debtor outstanding reports.
• Distribute monthly statements to debtor accounts.
• Prepare and submit customer-specific account reports and schedules.
• Compile and maintain credit note schedules.
• Assist with cash flow forecasting and debtor projections.
• Maintain accurate filing and record-keeping systems.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Debtors Clerk, Credit Controller, or Accounts Receivable Clerk.
• Strong knowledge of debtor reconciliations, collections, and account management.
• Experience processing payments, credit applications, and refunds.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet reporting deadlines.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Matric (Grade 12) required; a finance-related qualification would be advantageous.

Benefits

• Salary: negotiable.

Closing Date 24 August 2026