Credit Controller

SUMMARY:
Our client is seeking a Credit Controller to join their team in Cape Town.

POSITION INFO:

Our client is seeking a Credit Controller to join their team in Cape Town. 

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that the debtors Masterfile is accurately updated.

• Follow up on outstanding debtors’ payments.

• Ensure that clients stick to their credit limit and payment terms.

• Discuss all debtors on your book with CFO on a weekly basis.

• Bring all debtors of concern to the CFO’s attention.

• Cash receipts must be processed daily.

• All payment arrangements must be approved by the CFO.

• CFO must be advised of customers defaulting on payment.

• Any payment proposals have to be discussed and approved by CFO.

• Ensure that Trade Agreements are saved on the “Share Drive”, and a hard copy is filed in a safe place.

• It is VITAL that the correct discounts and rebate percentages are loaded onto the systems.

• Debtors claims and queries must be dealt with daily.

• Ensure that monthly debtors’ recons are done on all debtors.

• Disallow discounts if clients do not pay on time.

• Statements to be sent out timeously according to company deadlines. (Some key accounts have special requirements)

• Sales managers must be advised if their clients’ credit facilities are suspended.

• Ensure that debtors pay timeously and that the rebates deducted off their remittances coincide with what is loaded on the systems

• Strict adherence must apply to deadlines.

• Send POD’s and copy invoices on customer’s request.

• Respond to all emails and telephone queries timeously ensuring queries are investigated, followed up on and resolved.

• Obtain approval from CFO before suspending a client’s accounts.

• All discounts and rebates must be authorized by CFO before processing can commence.

• Any changes to rebates must be confirmed in writing by the sales managers and amended on the commercial schedule.

• Ad hoc functions and responsibilities may be assigned from time to time.

Skills:

• Time management and meeting deadlines.

• Good Communication skills and problem-solving skills.

• Must be able to work with difficult clients and resolve difficult issues.

• Ability to work well under pressure.

• Attention to detail is VITAL.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience required working with main retail chain stores.

• Computer literacy (Ms Word, Excel and Outlook)

• A good understanding of accounting packages is advantageous.