Debtors / Creditors Clerk

Cape Town
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Finance
Reference: SW005359/AM

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Employer: Helderberg Personnel cc

My client, a well established engineering company based in Blackheath, is seeking to employ a Debtors and Creditors Clerk to join their team. The Debtors and Creditors Clerk will be responsible for managing accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely payments and collections, and maintaining accurate financial records. This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced financial environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Debtors (Accounts Receivable):

Process and maintain customer invoices and statements.
Follow up on outstanding accounts and ensure timely collection of payments.
Reconcile customer accounts and resolve discrepancies.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all transactions.
Generate debtor reports and provide status updates to management.
Assist with credit applications and background checks.
Handle customer inquiries related to accounts and payments.

Creditors (Accounts Payable):

Process supplier invoices and verify supporting documents.
Ensure timely and accurate payments to suppliers.
Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
Maintain proper filing and documentation of invoices and payments.
Prepare and process month-end reconciliations and reports.
Liaise with suppliers regarding account queries.

Qualifications and Experience:

Proficiency in accounting software Xero will be an advantage.
Strong understanding of bookkeeping principles and financial transactions.
Qualification in the relevant field will be an advantage.

Skills and Competencies:

High attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Problem-solving skills with the ability to handle queries efficiently.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial tools.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Maintain confidentiality of financial information.
Strong ethical standards and professional integrity.

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About Helderberg Personnel cc

Based in Somerset West, Helderberg Personnel was established in 1998. The company initially started doing placements in the Helderberg Basin and over the years expanded nationally. Our background has proved to be invaluable in providing a high standard of recruitment, screening, evaluation and placement of candidates.

Our Value proposition:
The true value proposition of the Helderberg Personnel brand is our commitment to attending to our clients’ needs, culture and values and to ensure that, through comprehensive interviews with candidates, the overall match is determined to ensure a long term relationship. The identity of the client remains confidential at all times. We understand that our function is to ensure that the candidate must become a strategic partner to a business instead of a mere employee. Helderberg Personnel has achieved a steady growth over the last years and we have evolved into one of the leading agencies in the region. We have made placements cross functional, cross industry and up to senior management level.