Credit Controller

SUMMARY:
Are you an experienced Credit Controller who works closely with customers, has strong attention to detail, and ready to take charge of managing credit policies in a fast-paced wholesale environment?
 
Our client who is located in the Parden Eiland area, requires a motivated and proactive individual to join their team. This individual will be responsible for overseeing the company's credit management, ensuring customers make timely payments, and effectively managing outstanding invoices to maintain a healthy cash flow and reduce financial risk.

POSITION INFO:
REQUIREMENTS
 

• Matric, with relevant tertiary qualification advantageous
• Customer–focused to understand and address customer concerns
• Highly organised as to juggle multiple accounts and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong analytical skills to take data and support logical, pragmatic and structured reconciliations to meet outcome
• Good communication skills both spoken and written
• Results-Driven in meeting customer and company expectations
• Ability to integrate with both internal and external customers; sales, operations and finance teams

• Oversee the complete credit control function within the retail accounts receivable department
• Manage and monitor the organization's credit policies and practices
• Manage credit limits and credit terms for customers
• Ensure sales ledger, accounts receivables reports are accurate and up to date
• Resolve disputes and billing issues between POS and Financial system (XERO)

• Contact customers to follow up on outstanding payments and overdue accounts
• Negotiate payment plans with customers in line with company policies
• Maintain accurate records of all collection activities etc
• Address and resolve payment discrepancies

• Calculate and complete settlement discounts
• Ensure all invoices are printed and synchronized in both POS and Finance systems
• Collaborate with finance, sales and operations team to ensure seamless account management and financials processes

• Collaborate with warehouse and sales teams on credit control matters
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with debtors while enforcing payment obligations is a crucial aspect of role
• Report payment defaults and keep record thereof