Debtors Clerk - Automotive industry

Recruiter:

The Recruiters

Job Ref:

ADCD171025B

Date posted:

Sunday, October 19, 2025

Location:

Durban, South Africa

Salary:

R180 000pa

SUMMARY:
Debtors Clerk - R15k p/m + benefits - Mobeni, Durban

POSITION INFO:

Well established motor dealership in Mobeni, Durban has a vacancy in their finance division:

The debtor’s clerk will be responsible for processing, monitoring, and collecting payments owed by customers. The role is crucial for maintaining the dealership''s cash flow by ensuring accurate record-keeping and timely collection of outstanding debts.

Duties & responsibilities:

Payment processing: Accurately record and post customer payments received such as bank transfers& card payments
Customer account management:
- Maintain up-to-date and accurate customer information in the dealership''s system / Allocate incoming payments correctly to the corresponding invoices.
Invoicing and statements:
- Prepare and issue customer invoices for vehicle sales, parts, and workshop services.
- Generate and send monthly or ad-hoc statements to customers with outstanding balances.
Debt collection:
- Follow up on overdue accounts via phone, email, or formal reminders.
- Handle and resolve customer billing inquiries and payment disputes in a professional manner. / Escalate serious collection issues to management when necessary.
Reconciliations:
- Perform regular reconciliations of debtor accounts to ensure they balance with the general ledger. / Assist with daily bank reconciliations and cash control sheets.
Record-keeping and reporting:
- Maintain a well-organized filing system for all debtors-related documentation.
- Prepare and submit daily, weekly, or monthly reports on debtor status and collection activities.

Criteria:

Matric/Grade 12
Tertiary financial qualification advantageous
3 years’ experience in the above role ideally within the automotive industry
Understanding of accounting principles and bookkeeping procedures.
MS Office with strong Excel skills required
Kerridge - Dealer-specific software system experience advantageous

If you meet the criteria and would like to apply please email your updated MS Word CV and recent head & shoulders photo to asap!

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