Accounts Receivable (Debtors) – Port Elizabeth

SUMMARY:
Our client in the IT Industry based in Port Elizabeth is currently looking to employ an Accounts Receivable (Debtors).

Salary: R13 000 CTC per month.  

POSITION INFO:
Requirements:

• Proven working experience as Accounts Receivable Clerk, with a minimum of 2 years work experience within an Accounts Receivable department.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, fair credit practices and collection regulations.
• Hands-on experience in operating spreadsheets and accounting software.
• High School Diploma / Senior Certificate.
• Courses in Bookkeeping / Accounting.
• Customer service orientation and negotiation skills.
• Basic computer literacy – software – working in excel and typing up word documents.
• Knowledge of accounting packages – Sage Pastel Partner, Sage Evolution, Sage One
• Manual skills for typing, filing, storage, and removal of records.
• Knowledge of data management and financial data analysis.

• Following up and collection of overdue accounts and handover of overdue accounts as required.
• Negotiating payment arrangements with clients where required.
• Verify discrepancies by and resolve clients account queries.
• Assisting with customer invoicing as needed.
• Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
• Any further duties delegated by supervisor.