Debtors Clerk

Requirements:

• Matric or equivalent qualification
• 4 - 5 years experience in a Debtors Clerk role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Pastel or Palladium

Duties:

• Invoicing: Preparing and sending invoices to customers for goods or services provided
• Account Management: Maintaining accurate records of customers' accounts, including tracking their payment history and balances
• Payment Processing: Recording payments made by customers and ensuring they are applied to the correct accounts
• Debt Collection: Contacting customers with overdue payments, sending reminders and possibly arranging payment plans for outstanding debts
• Reconciliation: Ensuring that all payments are accurately reconciled against bank statements and accounts
• Reporting: Providing regular reports on outstanding debts, overdue accounts and payment status to management
• Customer Support: Addressing customer inquiries regarding invoices, payment issues and account discrepancies
• Credit Control: Reviewing credit limits and approving new credit applications based on company policies
• Data Entry: Updating financial systems with accurate customer payment and transaction data
• Collaboration: Working with other departments like sales, finance and customer service to resolve payment issues or disputes