Invoicing clerk (FTC - 5 months)

Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce – 365 days a year & across the globe.

With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading avocado experts and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.

Westfalia Fruit Limited, situated in Midrand has a vacancy for a suitably qualified and experienced: Invoice Clerk-FTC (5 months)

Requirements

Purpose of the role

The Invoice Clerk will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely invoicing, payment allocations, and basic debt collection, while delivering excellent administrative support to the Credit Control function. The incumbent will contribute to the overall success of the Shared Services team by ensuring that customer accounts are managed efficiently and that strong relationships are built with both internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and send accurate invoices to customers.
• Prepare weekly ageing reports with comments and weekly cash flow updates.
• Provide weekly feedback on overdue accounts.
• Resolve customer account queries promptly and effectively.
• Capture daily payments on Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365).
• Maintain accurate records of collected payments and customer information.
• Process journals for customer accounts when required.
• Prepare account statements for customers.
• Follow up on outstanding payments and escalate where necessary.
• Assist with general administrative duties, including auditing customer records.
• Collaborate with other finance team members, such as accountants, to ensure smooth financial operations.
• Keep client information up to date.
• Assist colleagues when required to meet deadlines.

Education

• Matric certificate.
• Bookkeeping qualification or related field essential.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a bookkeeping or credit control environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics D365 and MS Office.
• Basic to intermediate Excel skills.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Experience in the fresh and processed fruit production/marketing industry will be an advantage.

Behavioural Competencies

• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Deadline-driven with strong organisational skills.
• Integrity and commitment to quality work.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

The Company offers a Total Guaranteed Remuneration Package, which comprises a provident fund, insured benefits, medical aid, and an option to structure an annual bonus.

Closing date for applications will be 20 August 2025

NB: Should you not receive correspondence 01 September 2025, please regard your application as being unsuccessful.