Debtors/creditors Clerk

A fast-paced manufacturing company has a vacancy for a **Debtors/Creditors Clerk.** This position is based in Westmead, Pinetown, Durban.

The successful incumbent will be expected to perform the following duties, not limited to:
**1. Debtors Management**:

- Process and issue invoices to customers.
- Record customer payments and allocate them to the appropriate accounts.
- Monitor outstanding debts and follow up on overdue accounts.
- Prepare and send out statements of account to customers.
- Handle customer queries and disputes regarding invoices and payments.
- Perform credit checks on new and existing customers.

**2. Creditors Management**:

- Process and verify supplier invoices for accuracy.
- Ensure timely payment of supplier invoices.
- Reconcile supplier statements with company records.
- Handle supplier queries and resolve discrepancies.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier information.

**3. Reconciliation**:

- Perform monthly reconciliations of bank statements.
- Reconcile accounts receivable and accounts payable ledgers.
- Ensure all financial transactions are recorded accurately and promptly.

**4. Reporting**:

- Prepare regular reports on debtors and creditors status.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Provide financial data to support budgeting and forecasting activities.

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**5.** **Compliance**:

- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Maintain adherence to financial regulations and accounting standards.
- Assist in internal and external audits.

**6. General Administrative Duties**:

- Maintain accurate and organized financial records.
- Assist with other accounting tasks as required.
- Support the finance team in various administrative duties.

**Education**:

- Matriculation
- Tertiary education advantageous
- Strong command of English

**Experience, skills and attributes**:

- Previous experience in Debtors/Creditors at least 3-4 years
- Must be familiar with MS Office: (Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook)
- SAGE and Simple Pay experience advantageous
- Good communication skills and phone etiquette
- Ability to read, write and speak in English
- Positive can-do attitude
- Great organizational skill and neatly attired

**Terms and Conditions**:

- The above overview is not intended to be all inclusive and shall include other related tasks as necessary

**Experience**:

- Debtors/Creditors: 4 years (preferred)

Application Deadline: 2024/07/02