Job Description

A well established manufacturing / construction company requires a Credit Controller to monitor and manage the accounts receivables of the company and ensure that outstanding invoices are collected in a timely and efficiently manner maintaining accurate records of all transactions and resolving any payment discrepancies or issues.Key Responsibilities

• Daily receipting of payments received accurately.
• Send customers their invoices and statements in a timely manner.
• Obtain required signatures for relevant invoices to upload invoices for payment.
• Obtain required quotes to update expired or depleted purchase orders.
• Address customer queries related to billing, payments, and account balances.
• Assist with pro-forma invoices for sales orders to obtain deposit payments.
• Regularly review accounts receivable aging reports to identify overdue accounts and ensure to collect outstanding amounts.
• Contact customers with overdue balances via phone, email, or e-mail to request payment and negotiate payment terms when necessary.
• Update customer records with changes in contact information, credit limits, and payment terms as needed.
• Prepare and provide regular feedback on accounts receivable aging, collections efforts, a relevant financial metrics to management.
• Maintain organized and accurate records of all accounts receivable transactions, correspondence, and payment history.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and legal requirement related to accounts receivable.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as sales to remedy payment and billing issues and improve the overall customer experience.
• Assist with logging credit applications portal.
• Lodging of overdue accounts for collection.

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Diploma / Degree in Accounting
• Credit Management course (an advantage)
• At least 3 years relevant experience
• Experience managing a large debtors book
• Valid drivers license

Our client is an equal opportunity employer

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