Description

A well-established textile manufacturing company situated in Umbilo, Durban in seeks to employ a Debtors Clerk to join their Finance Team.

The successful candidate must be able to manage the debtors function based on the company’s needs.

To be successful at this position, you must be familiar with the full accounts receivable procedures and have good communication skills in English, to interact with clients and internal teams.

CORE DELIVERABLES:

• Manage and maintain full responsibility for the full debtors’ collections process across all debtor categories according to company collections policies.
• Distribution via email of monthly statements.
• Working with and attending to telephonic and email customer queries, returns and overdue payments
• Ensuring the POD audit list is accurate and updated on a daily basis
• Perform and report on Debtor reconciliations for past and current debtors.
• Perform administration duties ensuring monthly deadlines are adhered to and collection targets are met, preparation of annual and monthly audit schedules, filing, with handling queries from bank and company external auditors.
• Credit Application processing: Compiling paperwork/Trade References/Experian reports to present to Accounts Supervisor.
• Updating customer profiles on Sage as requested/opening new accounts on system
• Legal aspects: Identify customers for handing over, issue demand letters and follow ups and prepare legal file for handover to attorney.
• Supervise invoice and sales order clerks
• Reports to Accounts Supervisor
• Assist the FM

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Matric with Mathematics and Accounting
• Any additional relevant qualification/s or certifications
• A minimum of 3 years prior experience in a similar debtors’ function within a manufacturing environment is preferrable with a proven track record in
debtors’ collections
• Hands on knowledge of SAGE Evolution or similar accounting systems will be advantageous
• Computer literacy is essential (particularly Outlook, MS Excel, and Word)

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels
• Excellent interpersonal skills to develop purposeful working relationships with a variety of stakeholders
• Detail-orientated
• Deadline-driven, with the ability to work independently and proactively
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Proven ability to multi-task, work flexibly, prioritise and plan

Please Send your resume/CV