Our client is searching for a Credit Controller for a 12 month contract to join their team in Sandton (Hybrid)
Main Purpose of Role
- To ensure that the company gets paid on time, manages its credit risk effectively, and maintains healthy cash flow while protecting customer relationships.
Required Minimum Education / Training
At least a Degree or National Diploma in Credit Management or AccountingProficient in MS Office packages i.e. MS Word, Excel, Outlook.Accpac and Microsoft Dynamics knowledge (advantage).Required Minimum Work Experience
Minimum of 2 -5 years’ Credit Control and CRM Experience.Strong experience in collecting outstanding debts professionally and within agreed timelines.Technical and Behavioural Competencies Required
Technical
Microsoft Dynamics package (advantage)Sage300 / Accpac (advantage)MS OfficeIntermediary to Advanced ExcelStrong Reconciliation skillsAccounts Receivables Reporting and Analysis skillsCredit Management policies and procedures knowledgeFamiliarity with automation tools (advantage)Good understanding of the order to cash processBehavioural
AnalyticalEstablish and maintain solid relationship with customers including all relevant stakeholdersAttention to detailAbility to work under pressure and multi-taskTeam contributionBusiness acumenCommunication skills both written and verbalNegotiation skillsTarget drivenGood Telephone etiquetteProblem solvingInnovativeTime management & prioritisationCustomer service orientationKey Performance Areas
Ensure policies and procedures are always adhered toPerform credit checks on new and existing customersCreation of customer accounts as per agreed SLAEfficient and timeous collection of payments within target and performance driven KPI’sFollow up on overdue accountsCapturing of customer payments to the correct accountApply customer payments according to customer remittancesDistribute customer statements and invoicesMeet with customers and arrange payment planSend demand letters to overdue customersPlace overdue accounts on hold.Handover bad debts.Resolving customer queries and ensure all tickets are closed once resolved on ZOHO deskCommunicate effectively with internal departments to resolve customer queriesReconciliation of debtor’s accountsSubmit debit order runAttend to unpaid debit ordersMonth end age analysis report with commentaryPrepare weekly subsequent payment reportSubmit weekly age analysis report for overdue accountsPresent risk customers to the risk committee bi-weeklyProcess refunds and adjustment journalsEnsure customer master data is up to date and accurateAttend to audit samples during external and internal audit