Debtors Clerk

Background

Stadio is a multi-campus higher education institution with a growing national footprint and a network of student support centres across South Africa and Namibia. Committed to widening access to quality higher education, STADIO places a strong emphasis on equipping graduates with accredited, industry-recognised qualifications that prepare them for meaningful careers. The institution offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, delivered through both contact and distance learning modalities, to meet the evolving needs of students and the demands of a dynamic world of work.

Stadio is a comprehensive private higher education institution, consisting of the following academic schools:

• Administration and management
• Architecture and engineering
• Commerce
• Education
• Fashion
• Humanities
• Information technology
• Law
• Media and design
• Policing and law enforcement

Stadio Higher Education is inviting applications for the position of: debtors clerk

Purpose:
The debtors clerk is responsible for managing the accounts receivable function by maintaining an accurate debtor ledger, ensuring the prompt collection of outstanding customer payments, and supporting the finance team with related administrative and reporting tasks. The role plays a key part in ensuring that all receivables are collected in accordance with agreed credit terms, and that all transactions are recorded, reconciled, and reported accurately and timeously.

Key roles and responsibilities:

• Communication with customers (students, corporate clients) and stakeholders within the organization
• Capturing and verification of accounts receivable
• Preparation and processing of invoices credit notes and student statements
• Reconciliation of accounts receivable ledger
• Allocation of payments received from students
• Generate relevant reports on accounts receivable and overdue accounts for review by management
• Accounts receivable reports
• Other Ad hoc functions required by the financial accountant
• Perform Student at risk processes
• Student support including student queries and complaints

Minimum requirements:

• 4-5 years working experience as a debtor’s clerk, inclusive of debt collection and primary function on an accounting system.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• High degree of experience in operating spreadsheets
• Microsoft office and advanced use of accounting software
• Post matric qualification in finance or equivalent.

Knowledge:

• Accounting principles
• Debt collection processes

Skills:

• Ability to work well under pressure and within a team.
• Attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to cope with change
• Ability to work in a competitive environment
• Professional communication skills

Posted on 31 Jul 10:41, Closing date 8 Aug