Junior, Mid-Level

Credit Controller

Germiston, South Africa · On-site

Overview

To enhance the company’s cash flow and minimize the risk of bad debts. The role is responsible for credit control function end to end, which includes proactively managing and collecting debts of on time debtors’ payments from company debtors. Ensuring both on time collection and maintenance of outstanding debts within agreed targets. Monthly claims management and analysis, by resolving claims with both internal and external customers. Reporting and customer relationship management is also a major requirement of this position.

Responsibilities

Capturing of payments and accurate reconciliation of debtor’s accounts
Claims management - control and processing of all claims deducted by customer in form of transport claims, sallies, ensuring that adhoc claims are processed by the sales admin team and that the stock related claims such as returns and damages is processed on time by the responsible unit.
Master Data management – ensuring that the master data is 100% correct and compliant to the SOP. Also ensuring the safe and correct handling of debtor’s information, to be in line with the POPI act.
Maintaining good customer relationships both internally and externally
Ensuring that the approved credit terms and limits are not exceeded
Bookkeeping – Ensuring accurate clearing of accounts, timeously submitting of statements to avoid nonpayment or late payments
Reporting – 30, 60, 90, 120 days reporting and action plans. POD Control reporting, Price Discrepancy report, Cash Inflow and Settlement discount report
Advising superiors of potential bad debts in order to take necessary action steps
Inter department communication – Sales Admin, Sales, PFLS, etc.

Qualifications

Computer skills incl SAP & BI
Decision Making & Problem solving
Knowledge of Financial & Management Accounting
FMCG Industry knowledge
Interpersonal & Relationship building Skills
Persuasion, Influence and Negotiation skills
Communication skills
Good business acumen
Attention to detail

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