Debtors\' Clerk

Join Curro's support staff and be a hero to our learners and teachers. We're seeking experienced non-teaching professionals to fill vital roles. If you're ready to contribute to a world-class education, apply today!

What are we looking for?

• Formal qualification in financial management.
• Minimum three years’ experience working as a debtors’ clerk – inclusive of debt collection.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience in operating spreadsheets and use of accounting software.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Capable of handling work pressure and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to cope with high pressure and stress associated with the debt collecting environment.
• Accurate and meticulous.
• Committed to producing quality work.
• Proven ability to identify issues and initiate corrective action.
• Problem-solving skills.
• A clear criminal record.
• Must adhere to the Curro code of ethics and must undergo a compulsory criminal record check.

The responsibilities are:

• Communicating with clients (learners, parents, corporate clients) and other stakeholders within the organisation.
• Capturing and verification of accounts receivable.
• Preparing and processing invoices and learner statements.
• Reconciliation of accounts receivable ledger.
• Debt collection from overdue clients (parents, third-party institutions) including directly contacting clients with outstanding accounts and maintenance of all correspondence.
• Generating relevant reports on accounts receivable and overdue accounts for review by management.
• Personal commitment to education and a willingness to contribute to the values and ethos of the school.

The successful candidate will start on 01 January 2025.

Read more about where you will work:

PRESCHOOL | PRIMARY SCHOOL | HIGH SCHOOL

Please apply before 20 December 2024.

Curro is an equal-opportunity employer, and therefore preference will be given to EE candidates.

P.S Please view your profile for progress on your application.

If you have not had any feedback from the school within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, accept that you were not successful for this position. But don’t be dismayed, next time it might be you. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be communicated with. Curro reserves the right not to make an appointment.

NB: Please remember and take note before applying that this is a Permanent position.