Debtors Clerk

About the role

The Debtors Clerk will support the finance team by managing the full accounts‑receivable cycle, ensuring timely invoicing, collection and reconciliation of customer payments. This full‑time position is based in Durban and offers the chance to work in a dynamic staffing environment.

Key responsibilities

• Issue invoices and statements to customers.
• Follow up on overdue accounts and collect outstanding debts.
• Capture payments and match them to the correct invoices.
• Perform debtor ageing analysis and verify compliance with payment terms.
• Prepare weekly debtor schedules and reports.
• Reconcile debtor balances, process remittance advice and resolve queries.
• Carry out daily receipting and other general administrative duties.

Required profile

• Grade 12 certificate.
• Minimum three years of experience in debt collection.
• Proven ability to work under pressure, meet strict deadlines and collaborate within a team.
• Experience with government‑institution payments is an advantage.
• Familiarity with Sage 300 or Pastel is a plus.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook
• Sage 300 (or Pastel)