Debtors Clerk – Full-time (Durban)

About the role

The Debtors Clerk will manage all debtor‑related activities for City Logistics in Durban, ensuring accurate invoicing, timely collections and robust credit control. The role supports cash‑flow optimisation while maintaining strong relationships with customers and the finance team.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and issue monthly customer invoices and ad‑hoc COD billing within agreed timelines.
• Process recovery billing, subcontractor billing and commission schedules.
• Handle credit control – monitor accounts, follow up overdue payments and escalate when necessary.
• Assess new customer credit applications and maintain credit files.
• Produce weekly and monthly age‑analysis reports and assist with cash‑flow forecasts.
• Maintain the online Asset Contract Register and track contract renewals.
• Manage COD customer accounts, verify proof of payment and reconcile transactions.

Required profile

• Grade 12 (Matric) required; accounting or finance certificate/diploma advantageous.
• Minimum three years’ experience in accounts receivable, credit control or debt collection.
• Experience handling high‑volume invoicing, preferably in transport or logistics.

Required skills

• Accurate invoice processing and billing.
• Effective debt collection and credit assessment.
• Reconciliation of customer accounts and preparation of age‑analysis reports.
• Attention to detail and ability to resolve billing queries.