Debtors Clerk (Key Accounts)

Debtors Clerk (Key Accounts)

Manage a debtors book valued at approximately R 100 million within the international food distribution industry.

Paarden Eiland, Cape Town. International Food Distribution (Import/Export). Working hours 08:00 17:00 with flexibility for weekends and overtime.

About Our Client

The company operates within the international food distribution sector, focusing on import and export activities. It is a production-driven business environment.

The Role: Debtors Clerk (Key Accounts)

The purpose of this role is to manage the debtors book for Key Accounts to ensure timely payments and efficient query resolution. This position contributes to the business by overseeing a portfolio valued at approximately R100 million and reporting significant overdue accounts to the AR Manager. The main focus areas include account reconciliations, financial processing, and active collections.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize 35 years of relevant experience in the FMCG sector to manage a book in excess of R100 million.

• Manage the full debtors function from invoice to payment for a portfolio of approximately R100 million.

• Perform extensive account reconciliations and provide monthly statements to customers.

• Capture journals and bank statements while accurately processing customer invoices.

• Monitor account details for non-payment and conduct active collections.

• Follow up on and process claims and price adjustments.

• Submit portal entries and provide weekly reports on overdue accounts to the AR Manager.

• Investigate and resolve customer queries in a timely and professional manner.

About You

• 35 years of relevant experience in the FMCG sector.

• Proven experience managing large retail accounts such as Shoprite/Checkers, Pick n Pay, or Vector.

• National Senior Certificate with Mathematics and Accounting.

• Fully bilingual in English and Afrikaans.

• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Windows).

• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks in a production-driven environment.

• Tertiary accounting qualification (highly advantageous).

• SAP experience (strong advantage).