Debtors Clerk at Shoprite Group of Companies

About the role    

• OK Franchise is rapidly growing and we have an opportunity available for a Debtors Clerk in Bloemfontein. A Debtors Clerk at OK Franchise is responsible for accurately processing and effectively reconciling complex trade debtors' accounts.
• This role is part of the debtors' accounts team that provides administrative support to the finance function including the collection of debt, whilst applying in-depth financial reconciliation knowledge to assist and liaise with debtors in recovering and reducing outstanding debt.

What you'll do    

• Account for and reconcile all debtor transactions and records within the payment term period.
• Prepare for and ensure that all the required debtors’ transactional data (including month-end journals), are received on time and accurately captured into the debtor’s ledger and processed, whilst maintaining inflexible deadlines.
• Follow up on outstanding payments that are outside of normal terms.
• To identify and allocate all members liable accounts.
• Review Month-Age Analysis and action the necessary corrective measures to limit doubtful debt.
• Ensure transactions are properly recorded and entered into the computerized accounting system I.e., SAP Finance.
• Maintain the computerized accounting system and financial files and records.
• Maintain the accounts receivable systems in order to ensure complete and accurate records of all funds.
• Maintain and support members and suppliers with good etiquette on any job-related inquiries.

What you bring    

• Matric Certificate - (essential). 
• National Diploma in Financial Accounting or related field - (desired).
• +2 years’ experience as a Debtors’ Clerk or similar role with in-depth knowledge of reconciling accounts, core administrative support and processing of complex recon data - (essential).
• Practical experience and in-depth knowledge of Debtors Accounting principles including general ledger and journals - (essential).
• Strong understanding and practice of good client care including telephone etiquette.
• Practical experience in SAP Finance - (desired).
• Demonstrates understanding of high-level accounting and mathematics - (essential).
• Practical knowledge of O365 with a strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel - (essential).

Closing Date    

• 2026/09/24