Debtors Clerk

My client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Debtors Clerk to join their dynamic team within the manufacturing industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for the full debtors' function, working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure efficient billing and collection processes.

Key Performance Areas:

• Monthly client billing

• Collections

• Reconciliations

• Reporting

• General ad hoc administration

Key Performance Responsibilities:

• Effective capturing of invoices for correct revenue recognition

• Correct receipting and allocation of payments with client remittance

• Understanding of IFRS15

• Resolution of internal/external queries

• Effective communication with sales team to correctly bill clients

• Collections of overdues, maintaining age analysis and healthy cashflow

• Collation of inputs for mid-month Revenue forecast

• Reconciliations

• Vendor and credit applications

• Journal processing

• Month End Reports

• Maintaining accurate records and filing systems

• Checking Intercompany balancing

• Processing of Early Settlement discounts

• Maintenance of deferred income accounts

• Opening of accounts on the systems

• System to system reconciliations

• Assist Lead with various projects

• Assist with preparation of annual audit file

Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree / Diploma / National Certificate or the equivalent thereof with a minimum of 5 years related experience

• Strong computer knowledge, including but not limited to SAGE X3 or similar accounting package

• Microsoft Office (Advanced Excel)

• Previous experience with/knowledge of Automation/AI/RPA advantageous

Skills & Attributes:

• Ability to work independently

• Meticulous attention to detail

• Ability to perform under pressure

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Strong organization skills and problem-solving abilities

• Customer service skills

• Team player