Credit Controller

Zest Worx; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Johannesburg is seeking a skilled Credit Controller to manage payment allocations, customer queries, and debt collection. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in credit control, preferably in the manufacturing sector, and possess strong knowledge of legal collection procedures and relevant acts. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on financial accuracy and customer service.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience as a Credit Controller.
• Past experience in the manufacturing sector preferred.
• Stable track record showing increased levels of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Allocations of Payment Receipts and debt collection.
• Preparation of Credit Balances Reports and Accounts Receivable Age Analysis.
• Processing of Tax Invoices and customer credit applications.

Skills

Computer Skills

Knowledge of National Credit Act

Knowledge of Consumer Protection Act

Legal Collection Procedures

Education

Matric Certificate

Tertiary Qualification

Tools

Syspro

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Credit Controller position available in Johannesburg.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Daily Activities:

• Allocations of Payment Receipts
• Emailing of tax invoices to customers
• Cash Invoice Clearing (Incl. Cash customer account reviews)
• Attend to unread emails
• Attend to customer queries (internal & external)
• Follow up with customers for debt collection

Weekly Activities:

• Issue of Credit Balances Reports to Management
• Accounts Receivable Age Analysis (Analysis & Feedback to Management)

Bi-Weekly Activities:

• Processing of Tax Invoices

Monthly Activities:

• Email of account statements to customers
• Preparation of Manual Account Statements
• Preparation of Automated Account Statements
• Generating Automated Credit Note Reports
• Manual Rebate Accrual Calculations / Workings
• Manual Payment Split Calculations / Workings (Limited)
• Sending out of zero-rated Invoice Reports
• CGIC AR Balance Declarations
• Working Capital (AR Portion) Report preparation for review by Management
• Cash Accounts Maintenance
  • Debit Balances (Consider for Write-Off’s)
  • Credit Balances (Unclaimed Payments)

Bi-Monthly Activities:

• Email of account statements to customers

Ad-hoc Activities:

• Customer Credit Applications
• Processing of Refunds
• Customer Credit Limits Review (Increases)
• Creation of new Customer Accounts on Syspro

Quarterly Activities:

• Review CGIC Credit Limits against Customer Credit Limits on Syspro

Annual Activities:

• Invoice Register Review (Completeness – Excel)
• Credit Note Register Review (Completeness – Excel)
• Updating of Customer Data Masterfile (Syspro)
• Review of Customer Credit Limits (Decreases)
• Annual External Audit Process Activities
• Bad Debt Reviews & Write-Off Journal Processing

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric certificate
• A tertiary qualification will be preferred
• 3+ years’ experience as a Credit Controller
• Past experience in the manufacturing sector would be preferred
• Sound Syspro experience
• Strong computer skills: Outlook, Excel, Word
• Strong knowledge of, National Credit Act (NCA), Consumer Protection Act, Legal Collection Procedures
• Stable track record showing increased levels of responsibility and experience