Debtors Clerk

Background:
STADIO is a multi-campus higher education institution with a national footprint, hosting several student support centres in South Africa and Namibia. STADIO endeavours to widen access to top-quality higher education and highlight the importance of equipping graduates with accredited qualifications recognized by industry. STADIO offers a variety of academic and career-focused undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications through both contact and distance learning modes of delivery.

STADIO consists of the following academic schools:

1. Administration and Management
2. Architecture and Engineering
3. Commerce
4. Education
5. Fashion
6. Humanities
7. Information Technology
8. Law
9. Media and Design
10. Policing and Law Enforcement

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Debtors collections and reporting.
2. Invoicing, credit notes, journal postings, and registrations.
3. Communication with customers (students, corporate clients) and other stakeholders within the organization.
4. Capturing and verification of accounts receivable.
5. Preparation and processing of invoices and student statements.
6. Reconciliation of accounts receivable ledger.
7. Determined ability to debt collect from overdue customers (students, third-party institutions) including directly contacting customers with outstanding accounts and maintaining all correspondence.
8. Provide any other financial support to the financial accountant to meet the requirements of the campus.
9. Generate relevant reports on accounts receivable and overdue accounts for review by management.
10. Other ad hoc functions required by the Accountant.

Qualifications and Experience | Minimum Requirements:

1. Grade 12 and a post-matric qualification in Finance or equivalent.
2. At least 5 years working experience as a debtor’s clerk, inclusive of debt collection and primary functions on an accounting system (Invoicing, credit note, etc.).
3. Solid understanding of basic accounting principles.
4. High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and ERP systems is essential, with hands-on experience required.

Key Attributes:

1. Ability to work well under pressure and within a team.
2. Ability to communicate effectively.
3. Excellent time management skills and multi-tasking.
4. Ability to cope with change.
5. Ability to work in a competitive environment.
6. Ability to deliver excellent customer service.
7. Written and verbal communication skills.

Assumption Date: 06 January 2025
Applications:
Candidates wishing to apply for the position are required to:

1. Submit a letter of motivation, concisely detailing interest in and individual suitability for the position.
2. Submit a concise CV without attachments.
3. Clearly indicate which position applying for in the header of the email. Reference: Name_Surname_CENDEB01.

Applications must be submitted by email to: centurion-recruitment@stadio.ac.za

All applications will be treated as highly confidential. STADIO Higher Education reserves the right to not fill this position. Should you not hear from STADIO within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
In terms of the Company policy for appointments and promotions, preference will be given to candidates who will enhance the diversity of the team and contribute to employment equity within the Company provided that the competencies and minimum requirements for the position have been met.