Debtors Clerk wanted immediately: Salary R12 000 per month

Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal
R12 000 a month

My client is a market leader in the Chemicals and Adhesives industry and operates nationwide. They are looking for a Debtors Clerk to join their dynamic team at a Head Office level in Umhlanga, KZN. The successful candidate will report to the Chief Operating Officer.

This role will act as the liaison between the Company and its customer accounts. The job of a Debtors Clerk is to keep an up to date record of the business’s customer accounts and to recover the business’s debts.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support the Sales Team by ensuring that the correct sales figures reflect on the customer’s account i.e. maintain correct customer account balances.
Ensure the customer receives the correct amount of discount when payments are made on time.
Ensure that all credits are passed correctly on the account. This is to be communicated between the Customer and the respective Sales Representative and Internal Sales, once approval is confirmed. Credits must be passed timeously to ensure customer satisfaction.
Update and maintain customer accounts, this includes customer details such as email addresses, telephone details and contact person(s).
Perform credit checks on all new customers and monitor initial payment habits of new accounts, to ensure accounts are opened in the best interest of the Company.
Maintain adequate records regarding customers who receive special pricing/discounts. Communication is required to Management when a customer who is offered special pricing defaults on payment.
Ensure monthly statements are received by customers.
Follow up on debtors related issues and the tracking thereof.
Debtor reconciliations on overdue accounts, and accounts with queries.
Maintaining debtor’s files and supporting documentation.
Ensure debtor collections are in line with the agreed budget process (Debts collected in the correct time frames).

Personality: This is a role for somebody dynamic, self-motivated, and has the ability to analyse problems and strategise for better solutions. The job requires a person who is able to plan, organise and prioritise their work load in order to meet deadlines.
Personal Situation: Able to commute independently, with a valid license. Able to work extended hours on occasions when required.

Specific Job Skills: Able to communicate coherently – both verbally and via written media. Able to multi-task, maintain accurate and confidential records and work effectively as a team player.