Optimi is seeking a highly organized and deadline-driven individual to join our finance team as a Debtors Administrator. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with a strong administrative background and exceptional time management skills. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver with excellent communication abilities and a talent for building positive customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Contact customers to discuss outstanding debts and negotiate feasible payment plans
• Execute timely and effective collection of receivable balances through phone calls, emails, and SMS communications
• Improve aged collections from 60+ days by at least 5% of total debtors
• Maintain acceptable Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) levels
• Prepare, submit, and reconcile debit order batches
• Follow up on unsuccessful debit orders and ensure accurate mandate information
• Issue manual invoices and credit notes to customers with 98% accuracy
• Ensure monthly billing is executed on time according to standard operating procedures
• Verify correct classification of revenue
• Reduce bad debt write-offs or provisions by 5%
• Accurately allocate customer receipts within one business day
• Regularly follow up on unallocated customer receipts
• Resolve internal and external customer queries within defined service level agreement periods

Requirements

• Diploma or relevant finance-related qualification
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with Pastel accounting software (advantageous)
• Fluent in English (both written and verbal)
• Strong planning, prioritization, and organizational skills
• Excellent debt collection and customer negotiation abilities
• Deadline-driven with exceptional time management capabilities

Position Details

This is a full-time position based in Centurion, Gauteng. The successful candidate will join a dynamic finance team and contribute to the company’s financial health through effective debt management.

Application Process

To apply for this position, please visit our online application portal. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Should you not receive a response from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.