Job Description

THE OPPORTUNITY An established specialist logistics company serving the healthcare, medical, pathology and pharmaceutical sectors is looking for an experienced Debtors Clerk to join its finance team. The successful candidate will take ownership of the debtors function — managing customer accounts, driving collections, performing reconciliations and keeping records accurate and compliant in a fast-paced, time-critical logistics environment. This is an immediate-start, permanent onsite role, well suited to a hands-on accounts receivable professional who enjoys combining numerical accuracy with confident customer engagement. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ​ ▪ Debtors Administration – Maintain customer accounts, process invoices, credit notes and payments, and keep the debtors ledger accurate and up to date. ▪ Collections & Credit Control – Follow up on outstanding and overdue accounts, negotiate payment arrangements, and monitor credit limits and terms to keep the debtors book healthy. ▪ Account Reconciliations – Reconcile customer accounts and statements, allocate receipts, and investigate and resolve queries, discrepancies and unallocated payments. ▪ Reporting – Prepare debtors age analyses, collections reports and other reports for management as required. ▪ Customer Service – Act as the first point of contact for account and billing queries, building professional relationships with customers. ▪ Compliance & Record Keeping – Maintain complete, organised and auditable records in line with company policy and financial controls. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ​ ▪ Grade 12 (Matric) ▪ Minimum 2 – 5 years’ experience in debtors / accounts receivable ▪ Working experience on accounting software such as Sage, Pastel or Freight Focus ▪ Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and the wider Microsoft Office suite ADVANTAGEOUS ▪ Certificate or Diploma in Accounting, Finance or Bookkeeping ▪ Experience in the logistics industry, or in transport or distribution finance functions SKILLS & COMPETENCIES ▪ Strong numerical and analytical ability ▪ Excellent communication and negotiation skills ▪ High attention to detail and accuracy ▪ Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines ▪ Strong problem-solving abilities ▪ Customer-service orientation IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE The ideal candidate brings solid debtors and collections experience, strong reconciliation skills and confident use of accounting systems. They manage customer accounts accurately and persistently, communicate professionally when following up on payments, and are comfortable working to deadlines in a fast-paced logistics environment. Candidates who are available to start immediately will be given preference.