Credit Controller

Tyron Consultancy; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A local consultancy in Port Elizabeth is seeking a Credit Controller to manage the debtor's analysis and ensure timely payments. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, be tech-savvy, and proficient in Pastel and Excel. This role offers a competitive salary of R41,000 per month CTC.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain an aged debtor analysis of all outstanding payments.
• Daily updating of payments received on age analysis spreadsheet.
• Chase overdue debts.
• Check that receipts are allocated to correct accounts.
• Work closely with Internal Sales Co-Ordinators to manage debtors.
• Execute journal entries and approvals of credit applications.
• Email monthly statements from Pastel and provide trade references.
• Verify tax invoices and reconcile accounts.
• Send final demands to debtors and handle bad debt.
• Liaise with auditors regarding Debtor Finance Audit.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Resilient personality

High proficiency in Pastel

High proficiency in Excel

Numerical accuracy

Attention to detail

Tech savvy

Self-motivated

Solutions orientated

High work ethic

Education

Matric

Job description

Credit Controller position available in Port Elizabeth.

Requirements:

• Minimum of Matric
• Excellent communication skills with resilient and strong personality
• High proficiency in Pastel and Excel
• Numerical accuracy and strong attention to detail
• Must be tech savvy
• Self-motivated, solutions orientated, high work ethic and ability to work without guidance

Key Performance Areas:

• Manage and maintain an aged debtor analysis of all outstanding payments – approximately 320 debtors
• Daily updating of payments received on age analysis spreadsheet (shared with management)
• Chasing overdue debts
• Checking that receipts are allocated to correct accounts prior to being updated in cash book
• Working closely with Internal Sales Co-Ordinators to keep debtors within credit limits
• Journal entries
• Approval of credit applications and opening of accounts on Pastel
• Emailing monthly statements from Pastel
• Providing trade references
• Verifying tax invoices for SARS
• Reconciliation of accounts
• Sending final demands to debtors
• Handing over of bad debt accounts/writing off bad debt
• Providing information to attorneys and completing affidavits
• Updating monthly spreadsheets
• Managing trade credit insurance (Credit Guarantee) which entails applying for insurance cover/credit limit for new customers and maintaining/increasing cover for existing customers when necessary
• Weekly download and upload of debtor’s transactions to bank
• Emailing of Credit Guarantee annexures to bank to update their records
• Providing required documents for Debtor Finance Audit and liaising with bank auditor regarding any queries

Salary: R41 000 per month CTC.