Job Description

Do you have experience in the full Debtors function?
Our client in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented professional to manage the full debtors function. The position requires excellent organisational abilities and strong time management skills to efficiently handle high volumes of documentation.
If you are a confident communicator, especially when it comes to following up on payments, this role is ideal for you.
REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12, and a bookkeeping/accounting qualification will be an advantage
• 3 -5 years of debtors/accounts receivable experience
• Computer literacy: MS Word, MS Excel (advanced ESSENTIAL), MS Outlook
• Sage Evolution ERP knowledge will be a strong advantage (other ERP exposure will be considered)
• Strong understanding of the full debtors function
• Be able to process high volumes of paperwork accurately within set deadlines
• Excellent communication skills are essential, both verbal and written
• Understanding of the Logistic and Warehousing industry concepts would be highly advantageous, but not necessary
• Methodical, and understand the follow-up and follow-through process
• Excellent planning, organisational and time management skills (able to multitask and prioritise)
• Ability to work well under pressure, and understands the importance of deadlines
• Be prepared to work overtime from time to time

DUTIES

• Obtaining of relevant information required for billing purposes
• Preparation of billing and sending it on for approval
• Posting of all invoices and credit notes relating to debtors once approved
• Sending of statements, invoices and credit notes to debtors on a weekly/monthly basis, timeously
• Regular follow-up and reporting on outstanding debtors and expected payment dates
• Ensure outstanding amounts are chased up and paid, and keeping managers informed of any issues
• Capturing of receipts from debtors daily and clearing of the unallocated receipts control account
• Performance of credit checks required for new debtors
• Confirming/checking of Trade reference info and assisting with Trade references
• Sending account approval letters to customers
• Loading of new approved debtors on Sage Evolution, maintaining debtors' files and saving supporting documentation
• Assisting with billing and debtor-related queries
• Assistance with audit process and selections about debtors
• Sending of monthly ageing, and managing alerts in order to escalate where needed

Salary: Negotiable dependent on experience
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