Credit Controller - Accounts

Mediclinic Muelmed; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Pretoria is seeking a candidate to minimize financial risks and ensure maximum collection of outstanding debts. The ideal applicant will have essential debt collection experience and a strong understanding of financial knowledge, including reconciliations and medical aid requirements. Proficiency in relevant software such as Microsoft Office and AS400 is necessary, and exposure to the private hospital environment is preferred. Join a dynamic team committed to financial excellence.

Qualifications

• Debt collection experience is essential.
• Two to three years of experience in a debt collection environment is desirable.
• Exposure to private hospital environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and address financial risk.
• Collect outstanding debt within the set benchmark.
• Ensure effective utilization of resources for optimal efficiencies.

Skills

Knowledge of rules and regulations regarding funder contracts

Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)

Sound Financial knowledge

Credit control

Familiarity with AS400 system

Education

Grade 12

Tools

Microsoft Office

Debtpack Enterprise Systems

Connect

AS400

Job description

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To minimise the financial risk of the organisation proactively and ensuring maximum collection of outstanding debt.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Manage and address financial risk
• Collect outstanding debt within the set benchmark
• Ensure effective utilisation of available resources to achieve optimal efficiencies

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• Grade 12

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

• Debt collection experience

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

Two-three years' experience in a debt collection environment

Exposure to private hospital environment

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of rules and regulations regarding funder contracts, and the application thereof

Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)

Patient Administration policies and procedures

Sound Financial knowledge (e.g. reconciliations, debits and credits, adjustment journals, etc.)

Medical Aid requirements

Related Patient Admin programs on the AS400 system

Render and EDI processes, Follow-up for all financial classes, Unclaimed Overpayments and Bad Debt processes

Credit control

Debt collection policies, procedures and legislation

Relevant computer software packages (including Microsoft Office Packages, Connect, AS400 and Debtpack Enterprise Systems)

Relevant aspects of legislation w.r.t Debt collection environment (e.g. National Credit Act; Consumer Protection Act, Workman’s Compensation Act, etc.)