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Credit Controller

Employer
Recruitment Matters
Location
Kloof Street Cape Town, City of Cape Town, South Africa, 8000 Cape Town City Centre, South Africa
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Nov 28, 2024
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Job Role
Credit Control
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
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.

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