Job Description

HEAD COMMERCIAL DEBTORS, FINANCE OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT, (PEROMNES GRADE 8), PITERMARITZBURG CAMPUS.
Job description
The main responsibilities as Head of the Debtors section are:
The incumbent will be responsible for the management of the commercial debtor's function which includes generating invoices and debt collection and allocating income received. This includes the preparation of the debtors age analysis, monthly reconciliations of the debtor's sub-system to the commercial debtors control account in the general ledger on the ITS system. The preparation of the year end journals for accrued income and providing information for the commercial debtor's provision.
This position will report to the Accountant Executive support.
Minimum requirements

• 3-year degree or 4-year degree (BTech or Advanced Diploma) in accounting
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in a Finance Environment of which two (2) must be within a Debtors Department in a large organization.
• Demonstrate good data analytical skills, experience in report-writing and providing timely and accurate financial and management reports.
• Basic knowledge of accounting and preparation of debtor's reconciliations
• Experience in working with Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets, Microsoft Word and online data processing.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills for dealing with customers.
• Financial Statement Analysis: Ability to read and interpret a customer's financial statements to assess creditworthiness.
• In-depth knowledge of credit risk assessment, debt collection processes, and relevant legislation (NCA).

Advantages

• Good verbal and written skills, ability to work under pressure
• Experience in working in the tertiary education or public sector environment.
• Good understanding of current computer application software.
• Experience in the registration process (finance side).

The closing date for receipt of applications is 30 January 2026
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Enquiries and details regarding this post, as well as the request for the job profile may be directed to Ms Cynthia Mbuli on Email:
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