Debtor and Creditors Clerk

Reference: JHB007687-TT-JH-1

We are seeking a Junior Debtors & Creditors Clerk to support our Finance team with day-to-day accounts receivable and accounts payable activities.
This role would suit a well-organised and detail-focused individual with a basic accounting foundation who is looking to gain practical experience and build a career within the finance field.
Salary: R17 000 - R20 000 CTC (based on experience)

Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

 Accounts Receivable
  • Maintain and update customer account information.
  • Generate customer invoices, credit notes and related documentation.
  • Ensure incoming payments are correctly allocated to customer accounts.
  • Complete debtor reconciliations and investigate variances.
  • Distribute statements and monitor outstanding customer balances.
  • Support the collection of overdue accounts and general credit control activities.
  • Handle customer account queries and resolve discrepancies.
  • Keep debtor records accurate and up to date.
Accounts Payable
  • Receive, capture and process supplier invoices.
  • Verify invoices against purchase orders and relevant supporting documents.
  • Reconcile supplier accounts and investigate any differences.
  • Follow up and resolve outstanding supplier account queries.
  • Prepare and process supplier payments in line with internal procedures.
  • Maintain complete and accurate supplier account information.
  • Record supplier credit notes and make the necessary account adjustments.
  • Deal with supplier enquiries and payment-related queries.
  • Check that invoices have the required approvals and supporting documentation before processing.
Finance Support
  • Provide assistance with monthly and annual financial close processes.
  • Support account reconciliations and the preparation of financial information.
  • Keep financial records and supporting documentation properly organised and filed.
  • Ensure financial transactions are captured correctly on the accounting system.
  • Assist with VAT documentation and related finance requirements.
  • Follow established financial procedures, policies and internal control measures.
  • Provide general assistance to the finance department as required.

Minimum requirements:
  • Grade 12 / Matric.
  • Accounting or Finance qualification will be an advantage.
  • 1–3 years' experience in both Debtors and Creditors.
  • Basic understanding of accounting principles.
  • Experience with an accounting/ERP system.
  • Good Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Good reconciliation skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Strong organisational and time-management skills.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.

Consultant: Tshwari Tlhabanelo - Dante Personnel Johannesburg
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