Our client is seeking a Credit Controller to take ownership of the accounts receivable function, ensuring healthy cash flow, reduced ageing, and strong customer relationships.
This role requires a proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can balance firmness with professionalism when engaging with customers.
Key Responsibilities :
- Oversee the accounts receivable ledger and drive the timely recovery of outstanding customer payments.
- Engage with customers to follow up on overdue accounts, resolve queries, and maintain positive working relationships.
- Complete account reconciliations, apply approved discounts, and issue monthly statements and remittance advice.
- Evaluate the creditworthiness of customers, determine appropriate credit limits, and ensure strict adherence to credit policies.
- Track ageing of debtors, prepare weekly cash collection forecasts, and accurately allocate all customer receipts.
- Keep thorough records of all credit control activities, including payment histories, ageing analysis, and necessary documentation.
- Escalate long-outstanding debts, recommend irrecoverable write-offs, and liaise with legal representatives when required.
- Set up new customer accounts in the system and ensure compliance with company processes and health and safety standards.
- Provide support to senior management with additional credit or finance-related responsibilities as needed.
Job Experience and Skills Required :
Degree in Accounting / Finance with a professional accounting qualification.Credit Management Level 1 to 55+ years experience in a similar role.Strong MS Excel skills and proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems.Experience with Pastel Partner advantageous.Apply now!
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