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INDEPENDENT REGULATORY BOARD FOR AUDITORS (IRBA)
DEBTORS CLERK
Department: Operations
Grade: C2
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (7 months)
Closing Date: 25 September 2026
1. JOB PURPOSE
This position, which reports to the Financial Accountant, requires strong administrative and finance experience. The main responsibilities include:
a) Management of debtors: Membership, Trainees/ADP and Assurance fees
b) Assist in capturing creditor and COD invoices.
c) Assist in preparing monthly creditor reconciliation.
d) Preparing monthly general ledger reconciliations.
2. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Debtors’ system:
Maintenance of debtors’ system with integration to and from FlowCentric.
Collection of debtors within collection period.
Handover of debtors for legal action.
Reconciliation of debtors with GL.
Accurate creation of invoices.
Assisting with allocation of debtor amount in Cash Book.
Supplier payments
Capturing of payments when other finance staff not available
Verification if invoices are authorised.
Capturing invoices on Sage 300 system.
Reconciling creditors.
Following up on outstanding invoices.
Loading payments on business online.
Distribution of credit payment advice.
Deal with queries regarding payments and non-payments.
2. KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES
2.1. Qualifications and Previous work experience
Diploma or degree in accounting
A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Debtors Clerk or in similar role.
Excellent proficiency in MS Office.
Accounting systems knowledge and experience, preferably in SAGE 300
2.2. Attributes
The following attributes are required of the incumbent:
Unquestionable integrity and objectivity.
Excellent attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication in English.
Good interpersonal skills.
Emotionally mature.
Professional attitude.
Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Deadline-driven with high levels of accuracy.
3. HOW TO APPLY
Please electronically complete and submit the application form available at the following link:
Electronic completion of all fields in the form is compulsory. Only fully completed forms submitted electronically at the above link will be considered. No late submissions will be considered.
The IRBA is an employment equity employer. Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only. Only candidates who meet the requirements should apply. The IRBA reserves the right not to make an appointment. By applying, the applicant gives permission to the IRBA to perform background, security, credit and reference checks and to verify documents and qualifications. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a psychometric assessment before a final appointment is made.
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In order to give effect to the above right, the IRBA is under a duty to provide you with various details pertaining to the processing of any applicants’ or their representatives’ personal information. These details are housed under the HR Processing Notice, which can be accessed and viewed on the IRBA website: https://www.irba.co.za/library/popi-act .
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