Debtors and Creditors Clerk, Durbanville, Northern Suburbs

The Debtors and Creditors Clerk will be responsible for completing invoicing and maintaining the debtors ledger, to ensure that all monies due are received timeously. The Debtors and Creditors Clerk will also undertake routine clerical duties in support of the accountancy function and financial controls, as well as assist with the monthly management reports. Ideal candidate will have a high level of confidentiality and professionalism, good time management skills, strong communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to cope under pressure and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Minimum requirements: Grade 12 or equivalent certificate essential. Certificate or Diploma in Bookkeeping. 2 years’ experience in debtor’s, creditors reconciliations and accounts. 2 years’ working experience on a well-known accounting package. (an ERP system will be highly advantageous) . Sound knowledge of general ledger accounting and allocations. Proficient skills in Microsoft applications, especially Word and Excel.

Offices located in the Durbanville Northern Suburbs area of CPT. Salary R13K per month negotiable. Must speak fluent English and Afrikaans, only SA Citizens to apply.

Responsibility: Creditors Administration (Assisting). Processing and capturing of creditor invoices on the relevant accounting system. Monthly reconciliation of creditor statements against the creditors’ ledgers. Verify and follow up on invoices, statements and payments.  Reconciling Intercompany Accounts. Bank reconciliations. Allocate payments accordingly. Daily processing and recon of bank statements. Debtors management.

Ensure overdue debtors are less than 10% of total debtors outstanding.

Track all communication with debtors and provide feedback to the FM on outstanding payments, expected payment dates, reasons for long outstanding debts, etc.

Accurate and complete invoicing and correct allocation of payments received

Ensure that the necessary approvals are obtained prior to crediting invoices

Send out the invoices and credit notes to the clients via e-mail

Submit statements monthly as per the client’s requirements if applicable

Communicate any problems with debtors to the FM

Do daily filing of the invoices/credit notes

Do the monthly Sales reconciliations with the various sales departments

Weekly and monthly reporting

Salary: R13000

All CVs to be sent to: carolann@bluedesk.co.za