Credit Controller

SUMMARY:
FMCG concern, based in Nelspruit, is looking for an experienced and independent worker to join their finance team as a Credit Controller for a 6 month contract (may be extended). Immediate availability essential!

POSITION INFO:
The main purpose of the role is to capture and allocate payments, refunds, direct deposits and COD payments.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Telephonic collections
• Processing journal entries
• Dealing with customer rebates and discounts
• Resolving queries, send out invoices, credit notes, POD's to customers if and when required
• Liaising weekly with sales reps regarding age analysis
• Release orders where credit limits have been exceeded after obtaining approval
• Performing credit checks and bank references on new credit applications received
• Monitoring customer limits and master data
• Ensure all filing is up to date and correct
• Excellent reconciliation skills is essential

• Minimum Matric
• Tertiary qualification e.g. Credit Management,  (Advantageous)
• Drivers license
• Strong MS Office (Excel, Word) skills required
• Experience with Syspro (advantageous)

• Min 3-5 years’ working experience in a similar role
• Experience in FMCG environment non-negotiable
• Excellent customer service skills 
• Able to deal with high volumes and high pressure on a daily basis
• Previous experience in capturing payments, dealing with queries and meeting monthly collection targets
• Foreign debtors reconciliations

• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written
• Solutions-driven, solid and dependable team player
• Adherence to strict deadlines
• Good time management skills and able to work to multiple deadlines concurrently
• Capacity to manage and maintain customer relationships
• High energy levels
• Disciplined and presentable
• After hour work may be required from time to time