Stutterheim: Senior Debtors and Cashbook Clerk

Senior Debtors and Cash Book Clerk required for a reputable company based in Stutterheim Requirements: Diploma in accounting/ bookkeeping preferred. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a cash book clerk/ bookkeeping environment. Experience in using Sage 300 will be an advantage. High level of computer literacy in MS Office, specifically with Word and Excel skills at intermediate level. Knowledge of cash book controls, reconciliations, invoicing and payment methods. Good interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with different stakeholders and difficult situations. High levels of energy and resilience with ability to work under pressure. High level of ethical behavior and confidentiality. Highly effective verbal and written communication skills with good customer service orientation. Self-motivated with high level of analytical ability and attention to detail, ensuring accuracy. Excellent planning and organizing skills with ability to prioritize tasks to meet tight deadlines. Job Description: Maintain accurate and well-organized records of all Accounts Receivable transactions, correspondence, and payment history Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and relevant legal requirements related to Accounts Receivable Record, allocate, and reconcile customer payments against outstanding invoices, including processing adjustments and credits where required Monitor and track customer payments, ensuring all receipts are accurately captured in the accounting system Create, issue, and distribute customer invoices for goods and services rendered, ensuring accuracy and policy compliance Assess and evaluate the creditworthiness of new customers and recommend appropriate credit limits and payment terms Regularly review Accounts Receivable aging reports, identify overdue accounts, and take appropriate collection actions Prepare and submit regular Debtors Aging and collections reports to management Identify and report potentially uncollectible accounts and process bad debt write-offs in line with company procedures Prepare and submit ad-hoc short-term cash flow forecasts as required Liaise with internal departments (Sales, Customer Service, etc.) to resolve billing discrepancies and payment queries Respond promptly and professionally to customer inquiries regarding invoices, payments, and account balances Maintain and update customer account records, including contact details, credit limits, and payment terms Monitor and manage multiple bank accounts to ensure adequate funding and accurate cash flow tracking Receive, analyse, and process payments for various municipal accounts Manage and process all foreign currency (Forex) receipts and payments Purchase and distribute airtime to staff as required Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.