Debtors Clerk

**Debtors Clerk (Retail / FMCG Sector) - East Rand, Johannesburg - FC0L6XXRRR5M**

Our Client requires the service of a suitably qualified / experienced Debtors Clerk.

**POSITION**:Permanent

**COMMENCEMENT**: As soon as possible

**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**:

- Matric
- Minimum of 5 years experience as a Debtors Clerk, preferably within a large organization
- Retail / FMCG experience preferred.
- Microsoft Excel proficiency a MUST Must have experience working with V-Lookup formulas and strong Excel exp.
- SAP /Syspro experience advantageous.
- Excellent communication skills (Fluent in English and preferably also Afrikaans, verbal and written)
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced work environment.
- Ability to concentrate for lengthy periods and perform accurately with adequate speed.
- Good work ethics
- Experience with data and trending analysis (MS Excel), and proficiency with MS Word is required.
- Strong understanding of debtors function
- Ability to recognise issues and use initiative to identify and discuss proposed solutions.
- Must be able to work under pressure.
- Proven ability to manage own workload, set and meet deadlines.
- Own reliable transport and willing to go the extra mile to meet with operational requirements.

**RESPONSIBILIES INCLUDE (BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO)**:

- Manage, update, and maintain allocated debtors book.
- Reconciliation of debtor accounts
- Resolution of any queries or issues with debtor statements
- Production of accurate and timely debtor statements
- Reports and reconciliations
- Allocate and reconcile debtors accounts on an ongoing basis.
- Maintain complete and proper records of revenue and debtors and ensure accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of financial information.
- Compile weekly age analysis report.
- Ensure allocation of payments is correct according to debtor remittance and debtor correspondence.
- Monitor debt accounts in arrears and escalate for collection.
- Engage with debtors and internal customers in a professional manner.
- Open item and balance brought forward accounting principles.