Debtors Clerk
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Overview
A Debtors Clerk at OK Franchise is responsible for accurately processing and effectively reconciling complex trade debtors' accounts. This role is part of the debtors' accounts team that provides administrative support to the finance function including the collection of debt, whilst applying in-depth financial reconciliation knowledge to assist and liaise with debtors in recovering and reducing outstanding debt.
Requirements
- Matric Certificate - (essential)
- National Diploma in Financial Accounting or related field - (desired)
- +2 years’ experience as a Debtors’ Clerk or similar role with in-depth knowledge of reconciling accounts, core administrative support and processing of complex recon data - (essential)
- Practical experience and in-depth knowledge of Debtors Accounting principles including general ledger and journals - (essential)
- Strong understanding and practice of good client care including telephone etiquette
- Practical experience in SAP Finance - (desired)
- Demonstrates understanding of high-level accounting and mathematics - (essential)
- Practical knowledge of O365 with a strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel - (essential)
Responsibilities
- Account for and reconcile all debtor transactions and records within the payment term period
- Prepare for and ensure that all the required debtors’ transactional data are received on time and accurately captured into the debtor’s ledger and processed
- Follow up on outstanding payments that are outside of normal terms
- Identify and allocate all members liable accounts
- Review Month-Age Analysis and action the necessary corrective measures to limit doubtful debt
- Ensure transactions are properly recorded and entered into the computerized accounting system I.e., SAP Finance
- Maintain the computerized accounting system and financial files and records
- Maintain the accounts receivable systems in order to ensure complete and accurate records of all funds
- Maintain and support members and suppliers with good etiquette on any job-related inquiries
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