Debtors Clerk
Retail
Cape Town – Western Cape – South Africa
Join a fast-growing luxury retail business with a strong presence in-store and online, driven by a start-up mentality and entrepreneurial spirit. This is a rare opportunity to join a dynamic finance team that combines agility with operational excellence, supporting rapid expansion across local and international markets. As a key player in managing our debtor processes, you will ensure financial integrity while contributing directly to the business’s success.
Experience & Technical Skills
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a debtors/accounts receivable role, ideally in retail with B2C and wholesale exposure.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (preferably Odoo) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience handling multi-currency and international transactions.
- Proven ability to resolve disputes and manage customer relationships.
- Comfortable in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment with strong integrity.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in a luxury or high-volume retail setting.
- Familiarity with online and e-commerce credit processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and manage the full debtors book across wholesale, online, and e-commerce platforms.
- Oversee account ageing, reconciliations, and accurate payment allocations.
- Follow up on outstanding balances and resolve payment discrepancies.
- Process and verify credit notes and returns to ensure account accuracy.
- Build strong relationships with customers to ensure timely collections.
- Prepare debtors’ performance reports and support audits.
- Drive compliance and suggest process improvements within the debtors’ function.
