A well-established manufacturer of agrochemicals is seeking a Debtors Administrator to ensure that outstanding payments are collected within the accepted terms in a professional manner and to assist with all customer accounts related queries.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a tertiary qualification relating to Credit Management or equivalent as well as a certificate in basic accounting
• Minimum 6 years’ relevant work experience in a financial environment as a Debtors Administrator/Clerk will be required
• Previous experience working with Co-Op accounts is advantageous
• Must be fully bilingual in English and Afrikaans due to the nature of the customer base
• Good customer relationship skills and ability to focus on customer needs and satisfaction is essential
• Must have sound working knowledge of Syspro and be MS Office literate

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Performing the allocation function for Co-Op and Distributor accounts.
• Reconciling Co-Op and Distributor accounts.
• Handling the EDI function for Co-Ops where applicable.
• Attending to client and Crop Advisor queries.
• Performing debt collection responsibilities.
• Serving as the main contact point between the collection function and the respective Co-Ops regarding outstanding payments.
• Communicating regularly with Management regarding debtor concerns.
• Assisting with printing of debtor invoices and statements.
• Assisting with reconciliation of debtor invoices, reconciliations, and statements.
• Assisting with the mailing of accounts.
• Processing standard month-end transactions and reconciliations related to debtors’ accounts.
• Participating in the external year-end audit and internal audits in the manner prescribed on a timely basis.
• Acting as backup for other Debtors Administrators and Credit Controllers.
• Maintaining a database of client information.

Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into, only with the shortlisted candidates