Debtors Clerk

**OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY**:
The Debtors Clerk will be responsible for the full scope of accounts payable processing, as well as for any other relevant financial and administrative tasks.

**ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:
The Debtors Clerk will be responsible for the following tasks, including, but not limited to:

- Debtors reconciliations
- Liaising with clients regarding their accounts and solving client queries
- Developing weekly and/or monthly reports
- Provide assistance to auditors during the audit period
- Set up schedules on Excel
- Perform allocations on PASTEL
- Send through client statements
- Follow up with clients regarding accounts payable
- Stand-in for other financial clerks as and when needed
- Perform routine filing and record keeping
- Perform general office and clerical work
- Perform any other relevant ad hoc tasks from time to time

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- Grade 12 (essential)
- Certificate/Diploma in Bookkeeping, Accounting or Business Administration (beneficial)
- Must be computer literate and experienced in Excel, Word, Outlook etc. (Microsoft Office Suite)
- Must have a solid understanding of basic accounting principles, fair credit practices and collection regulations
- At least 1 to 3 years’ experience in a similar position
- Knowledge of PASTEL software (beneficial)

**DESIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES**:

- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Must be able to interact with clients in a professional, friendly and constructive manner
- Must be a good team player and be able to work independently
- Be able to work well under pressure
- Must be able to work in a fast and accurate manner
- High attention to detail
- Self-driven individual with sober habits
- Strong customer service orientation
- Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills
- Excellent telephone etiquette
- Must be emotionally resilient and skilled in conflict management
- Ability to organise and prioritise effectively
- Excellent time management ability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Vereeniging, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Application Question(s):

- What is your monthly salary expectation for the position?
- Are you currently employed or unemployed?
- What is the notice period that you need to work for your current employer before you can start with the Midland Group? (If Applicable)

**Education**:

- High School (matric) (required)

**Experience**:

- Financial: 1 year (required)
- Accounts Payable / Debtors: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (required)
- Afrikaans (preferred)
- any other African Language (preferred)

Application Deadline: 2023/07/31