Debtors Clerk - Cape Town

PLEASE NOTE: ONLY CANDIDATES THAT RESIDE CLOSE TO SALT RIVER IN THE WESTERN CAPE WILL BE CONSIDERED. 

Employment Equity Appointment:

This role has been identified in line with the client’s Employment Equity Plan and workforce representation requirements. Suitably qualified Black African candidates will be prioritised for this appointment.

About My Client
My client is a well-established transport and logistics business within the passenger transport sector. With operations across key regions in South Africa, they are known for their focus on safety, service excellence, operational efficiency and maintaining a high-quality fleet.

Role Overview
My client is seeking a detail-orientated and reliable Debtors Clerk to join their Cape Town office based in Salt River. The successful candidate will report directly to the Financial Manager and will be responsible for supporting the debtors’ function, including collections, reconciliations, query resolution and the issuing of customer statements.

This role requires a candidate with strong attention to detail, good administrative discipline and the ability to work accurately under pressure while meeting deadlines. Experience working on Oracle or a similar ERP system, together with advanced Microsoft Excel skills, will be highly advantageous.

Key Responsibilities
Managing debtors collections and following up on outstanding payments. 

Preparing and maintaining accurate debtors reconciliations. 

Investigating and resolving debtors queries in a professional and timely manner. 

Sending out customer/debtors statements as required. 

Maintaining accurate debtor records and supporting documentation. 

Liaising with internal departments and customers regarding account-related matters. 

Ensuring all debtor information is updated accurately on the relevant system. 

Supporting the Financial Manager with debtor reporting and account administration. 

Assisting with month-end processes where required. 

Completing any other ad hoc finance or administrative duties as required. 

Minimum Requirements

Grade 12 / Matric. 

Minimum 2 years’ experience working within a debtors department. 

Experience with debtors collections, reconciliations and customer account queries. 

Oracle or similar ERP system experience. 

Advanced Microsoft Excel experience. 

Strong attention to detail. 

Proven ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. 

Good communication and administrative skills. 

Reliable, organised and deadline-driven. 

Able to work independently as well as part of a finance team.