Durban: Debtors Administrator posted by Headhunters
Posted on 2025-09-30 00:00:00
| Employer | Headhunters |
|---|---|
| Category | Other Finance/Accounting |
| Location | Kwazulu-Natal / Durban |
Job Summary
Our client, a market leader, is currently seeking to appoint a Debtors Administrator, based in Durban.
Requirements:
- Matric with Mathematics (essential); Accounting advantageous.
- Finance-related degree/diploma (beneficial).
- Minimum 3 years relevant experience in a similar position.
- Experience managing a large debtors book.
- Exposure to group debtors across multiple regions.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, credit practices, and collection regulations.
- Valid drivers license and reliable transport.
- Proficiency in Syspro (essential).
- Intermediate MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
Responsibilities, but not limited to:
Debt Collection
- Facilitate payment of invoices by sending reminders and following up with customers on outstanding accounts.
Processing Receipts
- Accurately capture accounts and receipts in the accounting system and ensure correct allocations.
Maintain Customer Accounts
- Open new accounts after completing necessary validations.
- Maintain customer account details (discounts, settlement terms, rebates, etc.).
Account Reconciliation
- Perform regular reconciliations of debtor accounts and accounts receivable ledgers.
- Resolve discrepancies and ensure accuracy of records.
Discrepancy Resolution
- Communicate with customers and internal teams to resolve queries and discrepancies on invoices or receipts.
Record Maintenance
- Maintain accurate records of debtor transactions (invoices, receipts, proof of delivery).
- Email statements, invoices, and PODs to customers as required.
Reporting
- Generate aging reports for outstanding accounts.
- Share debtor balance status with relevant sales representatives.
- Escalate defaulting accounts to legal department if necessary.
- Provide analysis and reporting to management as requested.
Compliance
- Ensure adherence to internal controls, policies, and processes.
- Manage debtor account credit limits in line with company policies.
- Assess and process new account applications within guidelines.
Audit Support
- Provide documentation for internal and external audits related to debtors and accounts receivable.
Document Filing
- Maintain proper filing systems for financial documentation.
General
- Flag overdue accounts to management and place accounts on hold when needed.
- Provide reception relief and assist with general office duties.
Please note that should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.
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