RPO Recruitment's client is in search of a meticulous Debtors and Office Administrator to join their Cape Town team.
The ideal candidate for this role should be detail-oriented, possess a strong understanding of debt collection, and be willing to contribute to the management of commercial and residential property portfolios. A key aspect of this position is the proactive approach to debt collection, involving daily engagement with slow-paying clients and the ability to persuade them to settle outstanding debts.
Duties Include the following:
Ø Key Focus Areas:
- Daily Debt Collections and actively engaging slow paying clients.
- Daily cashflow updates and collection reports.
- Liaising with Legal and Senior Management on approaches to trying to get slow paying clients to pay.
- Daily Telephonic calls to clients
- Timely preparation of legal files for debt handover and attention to detail in putting the necessary information together.
- Daily Bank processing and reconciliations so that Debtors Aging is live and updated at all times.
Ø Secondary Focus Areas:
- Assist with Commercial and Residential Property Maintenance and getting quotes, reconciling monthly rentals received and statements.
- Maintain up-to-date and accurate records of properties, including lease agreements, property details, and tenant information.
- Coordinate property inspections and address maintenance issues promptly.
- Work closely with vendors and maintenance teams to ensure property upkeep.
- Collaborate with property owners, tenants, and vendors to address inquiries and resolve issues.
- Assist with the maintenance and running of internal staffing offices.
Requirements
- Diploma in bookkeeping or similar.
- Driver's License
- Experience with Debtors is important and working knowledge of property management will be a plus.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in using property management software and Microsoft Office applications Advantageous