Stutterheim: Senior Debtors and Cashbook Clerk posted by Profile Personnel

About the Role

Profile Personnel is seeking an experienced and skilled Senior Debtors and Cash Book Clerk to join their team in Stutterheim. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards, and providing excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

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

Qualifications

No formal qualifications mentioned.

Salary & Benefits

Salary details not provided.