Senior Debtors & Cashbook Clerk, Stutterheim, ECape

2026-01-27 - 2026-02-26

Permanent

EL003207

Finance

We are seeking a Senior Debtors & Cashbook Clerk for a permanent role based in Stutterheim, Eastern Cape

• Diploma in accounting/ bookkeeping preferred
• 3+ years' experience in a cash book clerk/ bookkeeping environment
• Experience in using Sage 300 will be an advantage
• High level of computer literacy in MS Office, specifically with Word and Excel skills
• Knowledge of cash book controls, reconciliations, invoicing and payment methods
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with different stakeholders and difficult situations
• High levels of energy and resilience with ability to work under pressure
• High level of ethical behaviour and confidentiality
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills with good customer service orientation
• Self-motivated with high level of analytical ability and attention to detail, ensuring accuracy
• Excellent planning and organising skills with ability to prioritise tasks to meet tight deadlines

• Maintain records of all accounts receivable transactions, correspondence, and payment history
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and legal requirements
• Record / allocate payments, ensuring they match invoices and apply necessary adjustments/credits
• Monitor / track payments from customers, recording in the accounting system
• Collaborate with other departments, to resolve payment and billing issues
• Monitor and manage various bank account to ensure there are sufficient funds
• Regularly review accounts receivable aging reports, to identify overdue invoices and take appropriate actions to collect outstanding amounts
• Prepare and provide regular reports on debtors aging, collections efforts to management
• Identify and report accounts that are unlikely to be collected as bad debts, following established procedures for write-offs
• Create and send invoices to customers, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies
• Purchase and distribute airtime to staff
• Receive, analyse and process payment of various municipal accounts
• Deal with all forex receipts/payments
• Address customer inquiries related to billing, payments, and account balances
• Update customer records with changes in contact information, credit limits, and payment terms
• Assess and evaluate the creditworthiness of new customers and recommend credit limits and terms
• Preparation and submission of Ad-hoc short-term Cashflow forecasts

Salary: Market related

Please email detailed CV, supporting documentation and salary requirements through to with "Senior Debtors, Cashbook" in the subject line

If you have not received a response within 7 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful