South Africa: Debtors and Banking Clerk posted by Indian Ocean Export Company

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

We are seeking a Debtors and Banking Clerk responsible to conduct debt collection calls to optimise cash flow and maintain internal controls This role also handles walk-in cash receipts, coordinates cheque collections from multiple locations, issues and signs debtor books. Responsible to oversee and secure daily cash and cheque receipts, maintain accurate debtors records, and support banking processes. The Debtors and Banking Clerk ensures timely processing of the receipts register, proper documentation for audit trails, and effective collaboration with the Finance Manager, international team, and internal stakeholders to support debtors statements, collections, and credit note administration.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Conduct debt collection calls to optimise cash flow. Maintain accurate debtors records.
• Maintain internal controls according to company and legislated policies and procedures.
• Support banking processes, coordinate cheque collections from multiple locations
• To oversee and secure daily cash and cheque receipts. Handles walk-in cash receipts, , issues and signs debtor books.
• Ensure timely processing of the receipts register.
• Keep and maintain proper documentation for audit trails.
• Effective collaboration internal and external stakeholders to support debtors statements, collections, and credit note administration.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:EDUCATION:

• Diploma in Business Studies or Diploma in Public Financial Management plus AAT Level 4 or completion of F1 to F3 plus Foundation in Professional modules with at least three years working experience in similar role.

SKILLS:

• Clear communicator, customer service and problem solver. Takes initiative to close out tasks in an efficient manager.
• Skilled at objection handling, addressing points and escalating where necessary. Consistency in call cycles and work flows.
• The ability to maintain clear and accurate financial records.
• Numerical ability.
• Computer literate with ability to use various accounting applications and software.
• Good administrative skills and organized thing, demonstrating an organized and methodical approach to working.
• The ability to work on deadline and under pressure in a business environment, skilled in prioritization to balance a number of conflicting demands.

EQ:

• The ability to work independently and as part of a team, A genuine interest in business and finance
• A polite cheerful attitude, An honest and discreet attitude when dealing with company accounts and information. Pride in deliverables of your work.