Durban: Debtors Clerk – Automotive industry

Well established motor dealership in Mobeni, Durban has a vacancy in their finance division: The debtors clerk will be responsible for processing, monitoring, and collecting payments owed by customers. The role is crucial for maintaining the dealership”s cash flow by ensuring accurate record-keeping and timely collection of outstanding debts. Duties & responsibilities: Payment processing: Accurately record and post customer payments received such as bank transfers& card payments Customer account management: Maintain up-to-date and accurate customer information in the dealership”s system / Allocate incoming payments correctly to the corresponding invoices. Invoicing and statements: Prepare and issue customer invoices for vehicle sales, parts, and workshop services. Generate and send monthly or ad-hoc statements to customers with outstanding balances. Debt collection: Follow up on overdue accounts via phone, email, or formal reminders. Handle and resolve customer billing inquiries and payment disputes in a professional manner. / Escalate serious collection issues to management when necessary. Reconciliations: Perform regular reconciliations of debtor accounts to ensure they balance with the general ledger. / Assist with daily bank reconciliations and cash control sheets. Record-keeping and reporting: Maintain a well-organized filing system for all debtors-related documentation. Prepare and submit daily, weekly, or monthly reports on debtor status and collection activities. Criteria: Matric/Grade 12 Tertiary financial qualification advantageous 3 years experience in the above role ideally within the automotive industry Understanding of accounting principles and bookkeeping procedures. MS Office with strong Excel skills required Kerridge – Dealer-specific software system experience advantageous