Debtors Clerk

About the Role:

Join Shoprite as a Debtors Clerk in Centurion, Gauteng. Your expertise in invoice processing, debt collection, and account reconciliation will drive financial accuracy and enhance cash flow management. This full-time finance role requires a minimum of three years' experience in debtors or accounts receivable environments, alongside strong computer literacy and proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Excel.

Your primary responsibilities include managing debtor accounts, processing customer invoices promptly, following up on outstanding payments, and preparing detailed age analysis reports. Effective bilingual communication in English and Afrikaans and professional customer service skills are essential to resolve account queries and support compliance with company financial controls.

What you'll do:

• Accurately process customer invoices in a timely manner, adhering strictly to company procedures.
• Maintain and reconcile debtor accounts to ensure precise and up-to-date financial records.
• Distribute monthly statements and proactively communicate with customers regarding outstanding balances.
• Effectively follow up on overdue payments to meet and exceed collection targets.
• Investigate and resolve any debtor account discrepancies, queries, and payment issues promptly.
• Manage the creation and maintenance of new customer accounts within relevant systems.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive debtors age analysis reports for financial review.
• Ensure all supporting documents are accurately filed and readily available for audit purposes.
• Deliver excellent customer service, fostering positive relationships with both internal teams and external clients.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and financial controls to support regulatory compliance and efficient cash flow management.

What you bring:

• Grade 12 (Matric) is essential.
• Relevant Certificate or Diploma in Finance, Accounting, Bookkeeping, or a related field will be advantageous.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a debtors/accounts receivable environment.
• Experience in invoice processing, debt collection, debtor reconciliations, and account management.
• Experience working with financial systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with customers and resolve account queries in a professional manner