Cape Town: Accounts Receivable Clerk posted by O’Brien Recruitment

Debtors Clerk (TEMP URGENT COVER UNTIL END JANUARY)

Location: Cape Town
Start Date: Immediately
Duration: Until 31 January
Application Email: *****@*****.co.za

About the Role

Our client requires the urgent assistance of an experienced Debtors Clerk to provide temporary cover during Month-End and Year-End processes. The permanent Debtors Clerk joins on 1 February, therefore reliable support is needed as soon as possible until the end of January.

This role is ideal for someone who can step in quickly, manage high volumes accurately, and maintain strong communication with both internal teams and external customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Capture daily banking transactions

• Process claims and monitor/control credit notes

• Prepare documentation required to unblock customer accounts

• Invoice, print and post all local and export invoices

• Handle customer queries professionally and efficiently

• Follow up on outstanding customer payments

• Liaise with Stores, Procurement and Sales teams

• Maintain accuracy across all debtor activities

• Manage and maintain effective filing systems

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 with Mathematics and Accounting

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Debtors environment

• Strong computer literacy, particularly MS Excel & MS Word

• Experience dealing with export debtors (advantageous)

• Strong communication and telephone skills

• High accuracy, excellent numeric and analytical ability

• Meticulous, organised and able to work under pressure