Debtors Clerk

Sandton, South Africa Posted on 28/04/2026

Reporting to the Head of Finance, this role is essential for maintaining the financial integrity of a well-established distributor. This is a fixed term maternity contract, to start immediately, until mid-August 2026. The successful candidate will take ownership of the accounts receivable lifecycle and procurement documentation, ensuring robust credit risk management and the optimisation of cash flow through meticulous attention to detail.

• Facilitate the collection and assessment of credit applications to evaluate the creditworthiness of potential customers.
• Liaise with credit insurers to ensure all customer accounts are properly underwritten in accordance with company policy.
• Drive the timeous collection of outstanding invoices through daily telephonic and email engagement.
• Perform accurate allocation of customer payments against the correct accounts and invoices.
• Monitor and resolve account queries promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and payment fluidity.
• Oversee the daily cash-up processes for technicians and agents, investigating any variances immediately.
• Prepare monthly management journals and ensure all entries are approved before posting to the General Ledger.
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly balance sheet reconciliations for related journals.
• Generate monthly reports for the Head of Finance regarding credit exposure and potential doubtful debts.
• Coordinate the dispatch of monthly customer statements to ensure deadlines are met.

• Manage the end-to-end purchase requisition and purchase order process to monitor and document company spending against approved budgets.
• Administer vendor accounts, ensuring invoices are captured and settled within agreed terms.
• Load payments for suppliers, vendors, and internal employee claims onto the banking platform.

• Liaise with external debt collectors, providing all necessary supporting documentation for legal recoveries.
• Maintain professional, collaborative relationships with internal departments and external customers.
• Oversee ad hoc administrative tasks, including stationery procurement and coordinating external facilities maintenance.

• Qualifications: A relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting or Finance would be preferred.
• Experience: Proven experience in an Accounts Receivable role, specifically within a credit control environment.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of credit risk assessment and South African financial controls.
• High level of accuracy in data entry and financial reconciliations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective debt collection and stakeholder management.
• Ability to work independently while adhering to strict monthly deadlines.Problem solving mindset regarding account queries and process bottlenecks.

• Microsoft Excel (Intermediate to Advanced)
• ERP/Accounting Software (SAP highly preferred)