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<p><strong>Company</strong></p><p>National Bargaining Council for the Chemical Industry</p><p><br></p><p>Applications are invited for the position of the temporary Debtors’ Clerk for the National Bargaining Council of the Chemical Industry (NBCCI). The temporary Debtors’ Clerk reports to the Financial Controller of the Council.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Main Purpose of the Role</strong></p><p>To administer all account receivables with specific reference to all member companies. To provide clear referencing and administration of all receivables according to the agreed payment period. To ensure an up to date and accurate schedule is reviewed at any particular given period to enhance debtors collection time. To ensure all debtors payment referencing method is synchronized with member companies account for easily identification and allocation of receivables.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><p>To be considered for appointment, applicants must possess the following qualifications and competencies:</p><p>·      Matric with accounting ( prerequisite),</p><p>·      Relevant post matric qualification</p><p>·      Computer Literacy: MS Office, especially MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Performance Areas</strong></p><p>·      Issue monthly debtors invoices as per schedule</p><p>·      Issue credit notes when applicable</p><p>·      Issue debtors statements monthly</p><p>·      Perform revenue reconciliation to ensure all customers have been charged for the current month</p><p>·      Capture receipts as per bank statement</p><p>·      Ensure account allocation is accurate for invoices and for receipts</p><p>·      Follow-up with debtors for non-payment or overdue accounts using Age Analysis</p><p>·      Follow-up and resolve all debtors queries</p><p>·      Maintain and ensure Unallocated Funds account</p><p>·      Capture necessary information of new companies to the Council and send the companies all the necessary information e.g. customer account number and levy increase letter.</p><p>·      Update Debtors listing with new and resigned companies</p><p>·      Send out levy increase letter to all companies after Annual General Meeting.</p><p>·      Adhere to NBCCI’s debtors collection times</p><p>·      Ensure Debtors Age Analysis reconcile with General Ledger before period is closed.</p><p>·      Liaise and work closely with Compliance Department</p><p>·      Perform Debtors reconciliations monthly</p><p>·      Provide report of expected receipts to assist with cashflow forecast</p><p>·      Maintain proper housekeeping (filing and record-keeping).</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Experience</strong></p><p>·      At lease 2 – 3 years in financial operations administration</p><p>. Knowledge of SAGE Intacct would be an added advantage</p><p>·      Proficiency in English and MS Office</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Skills and Competencies</strong></p><p>·      General organizational , administrative skills</p><p>·      High degree of accuracy and attention to detail</p><p>·      Good communications and financial management skills</p><p>·      Good team player and Customer service orientation</p><p>·      Above average verbal and written communication skills</p><p>·      Ability to withstand pressure and provide Stakeholders with above average service.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Applications to be submitted to: </strong><strong>nbcci@nbcci.org.za</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Closing Date: 5 December 2025</strong></p>

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