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Debtors Administrator (Debtors)

Overview

Reference
Debtors

Salary
ZAR/month

Job Location
South Africa -City of Cape Town -Cape Town

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
10 September 2026

Closing date
17 Sep 2026 22:59


DEBTORS ADMINISTRATOR

Reporting to: Accountant

We are seeking a diligent and organised Debtors Administrator to join our finance team. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing accounts receivable, supporting arrears processes, and liaising with legal and leasing departments to ensure the accuracy and integrity of tenant accounts.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Reconcile all accounts on a monthly basis to ensure accuracy.
  • Assist with the arrears process and provide support to the legal department as required.
  • Issue Letters of Demand promptly and follow up on outstanding accounts.
  • Negotiate, draught and finalise settlement agreements with tenants.
  • Produce and present arrears reports to Accountants on a monthly basis.
  • Support legal representatives by providing leases, tenant transaction histories, and other relevant documents.
  • Refer major disputes to the leasing, financial, or legal teams as necessary.
  • Respond to tenant queries, escalating to finance, leasing, or legal departments when appropriate.
  • Verify tenant terms against lease agreements and direct technical queries on lease interpretation to the leasing or legal department.
  • Ensure strict compliance with the arrears management policy.
  • Maintain daily Age Analysis and perform credit control activities.
  • Ensure accuracy of tenant information on the MDA system and prepare adjustments for Accountants.
  • Communicate effectively with Centre Managers, leasing, and finance teams regarding tenant queries.
  • Assist with pre-billing processes for each building to guarantee accurate monthly billings.
  • Collect Turnover Certificates, update MRI and CRM systems, and prepare calculations for Accountants’ review.
  • Log all utility queries on the RMS Portal and notify the utility administration team.
  • Allocate all receipts accurately and promptly.

Candidate Requirements:

  • Excellent command of the English language (spoken, read, and written).
  • Previous experience in debt collection and administration within the property management sector is advantageous.
  • Strong reconciliation and analytical skills are desirable.
  • Ability to meet month-end deadlines consistently.
  • A proactive team player who follows company processes and takes initiative when necessary.
  • Proficiency in MS Outlook is essential, with the ability to manage a high volume of emails and demonstrate good email etiquette.
  • Experience working with MDA systems is beneficial.
  • Basic skills in MS Word and MS Excel are sufficient.
  • Well-groomed, neat, flexible, reliable, and organised.


Contact information

Danté Stevens