Debtors & Creditors Clerk

Recruiter:

Innovazi Consulting

Job Ref:

DBN000198/RJ

Date posted:

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Location:

Brackenfell, South Africa

SUMMARY:
A wellâestablished organisation in the freight forwarding and logistics sector is seeking a Debtors & Creditors Clerk to join their finance team. This permanent, fullâtime role is based in Cape Town and reports directly to the Financial Manager. The position offers stability, growth, and the opportunity to work in a fastâpaced environment where accuracy and attention to detail are critical.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities Debtors Follow up on overdue accounts and maintain an upâtoâdate age analysis Allocate receipts and reconcile client statements Process new credit applications and monitor credit limits Resolve billing queries with operations staff and clients Perform other debtorârelated functions as required Creditors Capture and verify supplier invoices from shipping lines, airlines, transporters, warehouses, and port authorities Reconcile supplier statements and prepare payment runs for approval Ensure urgent payments are made on time to avoid cargo delays Maintain supplier records and banking details with proper verification Perform other creditorârelated functions as required General Assist with monthâend reconciliations and VAT input\/output support Maintain accurate filing and auditâready records Support the Financial Manager with reporting and ad hoc tasks Requirements Matric; bookkeeping or accounting certificate\/diploma advantageous 2-3 years' experience in debtors and\/or creditors Freight forwarding, clearing, or logistics experience strongly preferred Working knowledge of accounting systems (Sage\/Pastel) and freight systems advantageous Proficiency in Excel and MS Office Strong communication skills, especially for collections calls Highly accurate, organised, and able to meet monthâend deadlines Clear credit and criminal record

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