Debtors Clerk | Shoprite Group of Companies
Job Location : KwaZulu-Natal, Durban
Deadline : January 05, 2026
About the Role
The Debtors Clerk drives operational efficiency by managing high-RPM retail financial data and ensuring 100% compliance with corporate credit policies. Utilizing SAP for financial consolidation and Oracle for debtor tracking, the clerk mitigates operational risk in revenue collection. Their role is critical for leveraging data-driven insights to optimize cash flow and ensuring the administrative integrity of the group’s complex financial ecosystem.
Purpose of the Job
- OK Franchise is rapidly growing and we have an opportunity available for a Debtors Clerk in KwaZulu-Natal. A Debtors Clerk at OK Franchise is responsible for accurately processing and effectively reconciling complex trade debtors’ accounts.
- This role is part of the debtors’ accounts team that provides administrative support to the finance function including the collection of debt, whilst applying in-depth financial reconciliation knowledge to assist and liaise with debtors in recovering and reducing outstanding debt.
Job Objectives
- Perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts receivables’ data
- Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted
- Verify discrepancies and resolve clients’ billing issues.
- Facilitate payment of invoices/credit notes due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients
- Sending statements to all customers
- Allocated payments to customer accounts and apply discount
- Work on debtors ageing, follow up on outstanding payments
- Invoices/credit notes to be sent to customers before cut off to ensure payment is received
- Ensure all payments are posted correctly with correct references
- All queries to be attended to daily
- Ensure allocations/discounts are put in the correct period
- Attention to VAT portion when posting
- Maintain customer relationships
- Filing weekly
Qualifications
- Matric – (essential)
- National Diploma in Accounting or related field (desired)
Experience
- +2 years’ experience as a Debtors’ Clerk or similar role with in-depth knowledge of core administrative support – (essential).
- Practical experience and in-depth knowledge of Debtors Accounting principles including general ledger and journals – (essential)
- Strong understanding and practice of good client care including telephone etiquette
- Practical experience in SAP Finance – (desired)
Knowledge and Skills
- Demonstrates understanding of high-level accounting and mathematics
- Practical knowledge of O365 with a strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- High attention to detail
Closing Date
- 2026/01/04
Career Growth & Education
A Grade 12 certificate with accounting and previous experience in a high-volume retail environment are required, though a Diploma in Finance is highly preferred. Professionals can advance to Senior Debtors Clerk or Credit Manager by mastering automated ledger systems and pursuing specialized bootcamps in digital finance. Participating in professional development workshops provides a pathway to senior roles in global retail groups.
Salary & Financial Insight
Estimated monthly salaries range from R14,500 to R24,000, plus retail benefits and performance incentives. Focused financial planning should include building a robust emergency fund and utilizing employer-sponsored retirement funds to secure a stable financial future.
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