Debtors Recon Clerk
Shoprite Group of Companies · Cape Town, Western Cape
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- The purpose of the Debtors Recon Clerk is to process debtor recon transactions, reconcile accounts, maintain accurate records and follow up on outstanding balances.
- The role provides routine administrative support to the finance function and assists with debtor queries in line with established procedures and timelines.
What you'll do
Transaction Processing and Reconciliation
- Process debtor transactions accurately within required timelines and payment terms.
- Capture journals and supporting information in accordance with established procedures.
- Check transaction records for completeness and accuracy and report discrepancies.
- File and maintain supporting records for control, audit and reporting purposes.
Debtor Account Administration
- Maintain accurate debtor account records and reconcile account balances.
- Allocate payments, journals, credits and adjustments to the correct accounts.
- Identify account differences, correct routine errors and refer unresolved matters for assistance.
Collections and Age Analysis
- Review ageing reports and identify overdue balances for follow-up.
- Contact debtors regarding outstanding balances in line with agreed procedures.
- Refer disputed or long-outstanding balances to the relevant person for action.
Query Resolution and Stakeholder Liaison
- Respond to routine debtor account queries within agreed turnaround times.
- Check account information, supporting documents and transaction history to assist with query resolution.
- Liaise with relevant stakeholders to obtain information and resolve routine debtor matters.
Reporting and Period-End Support
- Prepare and distribute debtor statements, reconciliations and supporting information.
- Assist with debtor reports, ageing analysis and month-end reconciliations.
- Provide records and supporting documents for audit and period-end activities.
What you bring
- Grade 12 / Matric - essential.
- Relevant certificate in Finance, Accounting or Bookkeeping - preferred.
- 1-2 years' experience in debtors administration, finance processing or a similar clerical role - preferred.
- Basic working knowledge of debtor accounts, reconciliations, journals and payment allocations.
- Basic knowledge of customer service and telephone etiquette.
- Computer literacy in Microsoft Office, including Excel - essential.
- Experience using an accounting or enterprise resource planning system - preferred.
Closing Date
- 2026/10/30