Job Title
Accountant (Debtors)
Employment Type
Full Time
Experience
3 to 4 years
Salary
Negotiable
Job Published
13 January 2026
Job Reference No.
3067560095

Job Description

Main Purpose of job:

  • You will be responsible for managing and optimizing the debtors' ledger, ensuring timely collection of outstanding debts, resolving customer queries and processing payments efficiently.
  • This role requires an eye for detail, strong communication skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external clients.

Debt Collection:

  • Implement effective debt collection strategies to minimize outstanding debts.
  • Contact debtors via phone, email, and written correspondence resolve payment disputes.
  • Maintain accurate records of all communication arrangements with debtors.
  • Monitor and follow up on overdue accounts, initiating legal and debt insurance action when necessary.
  • Send out monthly statements to all debtors.

Payment Processing:

  • Receive and process payments from debtors, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
  • Reconcile payments received with outstanding invoices and update the debtors' ledger accordingly.
  • Collaborate with the debtors to resolve any discrepancies or issues related to payments and escalate any unresolved matters to management for intervention and assistance.

Debtors Ledger Management:

  • Maintain and update the debtors' ledger with accurate and up-to-date information.
  • Allocate all payment in accordance with customer remittances.
  • Perform regular reconciliations of the debtors' ledger to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Generate reports on outstanding debts, aging analysis, and collection performance for management review.

Customer Service:

  • Provide excellent customer service to debtors, addressing inquiries and concerns in a professional and timely manner.
  • Work closely with internal stakeholders, including sales and customer service (operations) teams, to resolve customer issues and improve debt collection processes.
  • Attending regular meetings with debtors to build relationships and resolve queries.

Compliance and Documentation:

  • Submission of monthly reports required by clients.
  • Ensuring compliance with relevant debt insurance processes for non-paying customers.
  • Following the Maintain proper documentation of all debt collection activities, including correspondence, payment agreements, and legal proceedings.

Process Improvement:

  • Identify opportunities to streamline debt collection and payment processing procedures.
  • Implement improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and customer satisfaction

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