Debtors Clerk

Job Description

Stadio Higher Education is seeking a Debtors Clerk to join their team at the Bellville Business Park campus. The role involves managing the accounts receivable function, maintaining accurate debtor records, processing payments and reconciliations, and supporting the finance department with reports and student support tasks.

Requirements

• 4-5 years working experience as a debtor’s clerk, inclusive of debt collection and primary function on an accounting system
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• High degree of experience in operating spreadsheets
• Microsoft Office and advanced use of accounting software
• Post matric qualification in finance or equivalent
• Knowledge of accounting principles
• Knowledge of debt collection processes
• Ability to work well under pressure and within a team
• Attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to cope with change
• Ability to work in a competitive environment
• Professional communication skills

Responsibilities

• Communicate with customers (students, corporate clients) and internal stakeholders
• Capture and verify accounts receivable
• Prepare and process invoices, credit notes, and student statements
• Reconcile accounts receivable ledger
• Allocate payments received from students
• Generate relevant reports on accounts receivable and overdue accounts
• Compile accounts receivable reports for management review
• Perform student at risk processes
• Support students by handling queries and complaints
• Execute other ad hoc functions required by the financial accountant