Debtors Clerk and Credit Controller in Centurion
Red Ember Recruitment · Centurion, Gauteng
Overview
Red Ember Recruitment is hiring an experienced Debtors Clerk and Credit Controller for a client in Centurion. If you have at least 5 years in debtors and credit control, this role lets you own the full debtors function, from allocating payments and reconciling accounts to following up on overdue invoices and reporting on collections. It suits a confident, detail oriented person who enjoys keeping accounts accurate and building strong customer relationships in a finance team.
About the role
This role is for someone who can independently manage the full debtors function for Red Ember Recruitment's client in Centurion. You will take charge of customer accounts from start to finish, making sure every payment is allocated correctly and every outstanding balance is followed up on.
Day to day, you will work with customer accounts, reconcile debtors, investigate and resolve discrepancies, and communicate with customers about overdue accounts and payment arrangements. You will also prepare and monitor Debtors Age Analysis reports and keep an eye on credit limits and payment terms.
As part of the finance team, you will help with month end accounts receivable procedures, reconcile the Debtors Control Account, and assist with audits and general accounting duties when needed.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years experience in debtors and credit control
- Confident and detail oriented individual
- Ability to independently manage the full debtors function
- Strong account management and reconciliation skills
- Experience following up on outstanding payments and maintaining credit control procedures
- Good communication skills for handling customer queries and payment arrangements
- Ability to investigate and resolve account discrepancies and disputed invoices
Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate and up to date customer accounts
- Allocate payments to the correct customer accounts
- Perform regular debtor reconciliations
- Investigate and resolve account discrepancies
- Follow up on outstanding and overdue invoices
- Contact customers regarding overdue accounts and payment arrangements
- Send statements, reminders and payment requests
- Handle customer queries relating to invoices, payments and account balances
- Investigate and resolve disputed invoices
- Prepare and monitor Debtors Age Analysis reports
- Report on collections, overdue accounts and debtor balances
- Monitor customer credit limits and payment terms
- Assist with credit applications and customer account reviews
- Reconcile the Debtors Control Account
- Assist with month end accounts receivable procedures
- Ensure invoices and payments are correctly captured before month end
- Maintain accurate debtor records and supporting documentation
- Assist the Finance Department with audits and general accounting duties
Job details
- Organisation
- Red Ember Recruitment
- Location
- Centurion, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (5+ years)
- Category
- Accounting & Finance
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
If you are applying for this Debtors Clerk role, make sure your CV clearly shows at least 5 years of hands on debtors and credit control experience. Recruiters for finance roles look for specifics, so list the systems you have used, the size of the debtor books you managed, and examples of how you reduced overdue accounts or resolved disputes.
In an interview, expect questions about how you handle difficult customers, how you prioritise collections, and how you stay accurate under pressure. Be ready to explain your reconciliation process step by step. Since Red Ember Recruitment is hiring on behalf of a client, keep your communication professional and concise. A short cover note highlighting your debtors experience and your ability to work independently will help you stand out.
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