Debtors Accountant

Job Description

The job entails full responsibility for the full billing and debtors’ function, as well as the collection of the company’s debtors

Primary Responsibilities for the Role

•  Complete Debtors reconciliations and following up on weekly/monthly payments
• Prepare monthly reports, including Debtors age analysis
• Create and distribute invoices and credit notes to clients timeously
•  Arrange payment terms with customers
• Prepare for and assist with the company’s annual audit
• Responsible for the full Debtors function
• Improve processing efficiencies, drive system improvements and automation
•  Ensure compliance with internal controls
• Keep record of the accounts of the business’ clients
• Provide weekly status updates to management
• Liaise with customers regarding billing requirements and outstanding invoices
•  Improve collection totals and receivables
• Managing on hold accounts
•  Negotiate with Debtors to achieve agreed payment terms on arrears accounts

Education & Qualification

•     Matric
•      National Diploma in Accounting
•      Knowledge of SAGE X3 or similar accounting packages
•     4 to 6 years’ experience in accounts receivable
•      A detailed knowledge of accounting procedures, computerized accounting principles of internal control, and VAT is essential
•     Demonstrated ability to maintain effective communication between departments, different staff levels and different countries
•     High proficiency in Microsoft Office, excel
•     High level of numeric skills

Relevant Skills, Knowledge & Experience

•      Excellent communication: good interpersonal and communication skills and able to communicate clearly.
•       Excellent administrative skills: Be able to work with a high level of accuracy.
•       Be able to work under pressure: Deadlines are very tight, accurate reporting is a must.
•       Customer focus: Respond and deal effectively with customers.
•       Teamwork: Must be able to work as part of a team. Must be able to work reliably and responsibly with internal and external colleagues.

 Results driven

• Self-driven
•  Assertive nature
•  Logical thinker
•  High levels of initiative
•  Work independently, with a high degree of responsibility
•   Must be able to handle large accounts, be hardworking, reliable and have excellent organisational skills.

Driving Value

•  Actively seeking and implementing opportunities to maximize value in any aspect of the business.
• ·Setting a culture of continuously striving for better performance
•  Challenging the current state in order to seek real improvements

Leading People

•  Motivating and developing people to deliver superior results in a responsible manner
•  Building and maintaining effective culture
•  Creating a climate in which individuals and teams develop their potential and contribute their best
•  Managing accountabilities and providing timely and constructive feedback
•  Coaching and providing development opportunities that enable high performance

Leading Self

• Taking responsibility and accountability for own behaviour, performance and development
• Taking ownership for own performance and decisions and their impact on the business
•  Demonstrating tenacity and resilience even when faced with obstacles
• Seeking opportunities for personal feedback, learning and development
•   Acting decisively when tough or quick action is required