Pre‑Owned Passenger Vehicle Debtors & Creditors Clerk

Location: Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape (On‑site with occasional regional travel)
Salary: R18,000 – R24,000 per month (based on experience)
Employment Type: Permanent, Full‑Time

Position Summary:
Focused on the pre‑owned vehicle division, you’ll handle account‑receivable processes for retail and fleet sales, as well as accounts‑payable for auction acquisitions and refurbishment costs.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Debtors Cycle:

  • Generate customer invoices for retail and fleet clients; track settlement.

  • Monitor instalment plans, manage arrears alerts, and engage in proactive collections.

• Creditors Cycle:

  • Process acquisition costs from vehicle auctions, transporters, and detailers.

  • Validate service‑center invoices and approve payments per departmental controls.

• Monthly Reconciliations:

  • Reconcile auction houses and refurbishment suppliers.

  • Prepare journals for adjustments (trade‑in credits, warranty recoveries).

• Compliance & Audit:

  • Ensure all transactions meet SARS VAT requirements.

  • Maintain audit‑ready files for internal and external reviews.

Experience & Education:

• Grade 12 plus Accounting/Bookkeeping qualification.

• 2+ years in a combined AR/AP role; automotive or logistics sector a plus.

• Familiarity with auto‑auction systems (e.g., BCA, AULRO).

Key Competencies:

• Excellent time management to juggle dual ledgers.

• Confident communicator with both corporate and retail clients.

• Problem‑solver with strong investigative skills.

What We Offer:

• Provident fund contributions and medical aid subsidy.

• 20 days’ annual leave + public holidays.

• Quarterly team incentives and sales‑link bonuses.