REPORTS TO: Head of Finance

ROLE PURPOSE

The incumbent is responsible for cash collection and the recording of the cash. Responsible to manage the full credit control function in respect of their allocated section of the alphabet pertaining to our organisation.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 (Matric Senior certificate).
• Post grade 12 qualification in bookkeeping and /or credit control function.
• 5 years credit controlling experience.
• Good telephonic and communication experience.
• Understand the south African law relating to the credit act.
• Mature and professional towards internal and external customers.

SPECIFIC TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure customer payments are made according to the organisation’s credit terms.
• Control and manage all credit control related documents (Invoices, credit notes, credit applications, statements etc.).
• Co-ordinate the credit application process.
• Maintain the accounts receivable master data
• Daily resolving of queries relating to account receivables.
• Weekly and monthly management reporting on accounts receivables.
• Reconciliation of various accounts receivable accounts (Big accounts).
• Execute and co-ordinate Foreign inter-company balance confirmations and the revaluations of foreign accounts.
• Arrange and manage the cash collection meetings.
• Perform other ad hoc activities within reason that may be allocated from time to time.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Successful completion of yearly personal objectives, including timely and accurate task execution.
• Ensure customer payments are made according to the organisation’s credit terms.

COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

• Computer literate
• Knowledge of Financial policies and procedures and accounting principles

Attributes (be able to)

• High degree of accuracy and integrity
• Strong communication skills (Both verbal & written)
• Analytical thinker, assertiveness, Innovative and proactive
• Work within the framework of a team
• Be flexible and adapt quickly to change.
• Time Management Skills