Credit Controller Fixed Term

Ability Executive Recruitment; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Credit Controller to manage client rentals and ensure healthy cash flow. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in credit control, proficient in SAP and MS Office, and possess strong interpersonal skills to maintain client relationships.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' relevant credit control experience.
• Proficiency in SAP and MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Allocate tenant payments and manage debtor accounts.
• Prepare monthly arrears and deposit reports.
• Achieve 95% monthly collection target.

Skills

Administration

Credit Control

Copy Editing

Back Office Support

Education

Matric with Accountancy

Credit Management degree

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

We are seeking a Credit Controller to manage client rentals, ensure healthy cash flow, and oversee all debtor accounts. The role involves maintaining strong, long-term relationships with customers and clients.

DUTIES

Allocations

• Allocate tenant payments daily to SAP line items based on remittances.
• Offset unknown items weekly.
• Clear matching adjustment items.
• Ensure tenants use correct account numbers on bank texts.
• Reversals and reallocations to correct accounts.

Deposits, Bank Guarantees, and Refunds

• Collect deposits within 3 months of being raised.
• Vet bank guarantees to standard format; update SAP records and adjust accounts.
• Check expiry report dates monthly; follow up on arrears before expiry.
• Process deposit refunds, including interest and credit balances.
• Submit tenant clearance packs with all relevant documentation.

Reporting

• Prepare monthly arrears and deposit reports with explanations and action plans.
• Submit accurate month-end workbench and reports on time.
• Assist with internal and external audit investigations.
• Prepare quarterly bad debt and adjustment reports.
• Identify high-risk accounts for ECL provisions.
• Present arrears reports at owner and team meetings.

Collection Activities

• Achieve 95% monthly collection target.
• Conduct telephonic collections and follow-ups.
• Communicate with relevant departments regarding tenant queries.
• Record detailed comments on each case.
• Provide utility readings, municipal accounts, and update tenant contacts.
• Respond to all correspondence within 48 hours.
• Understand and prepare for meetings.
• Analyze and communicate arrears/disputes clearly.
• Process legal fees, interest, write-offs, and manage bad debts per policy.
• Issue final demand letters and breach notices promptly.
• Coordinate with attorneys for legal actions, including summons.
• Maintain and follow up on AODs and reconciliations.
• Follow up on unpaid debit orders and manage unpaid items.
• Handle misposts and reallocations, alert finance, and process reversals.
• Apply interest indicators on late accounts per lease clauses.
• Interpret and follow up on settlement agreements; draft AOD documents.
• Maintain accurate tenant records and update data in SAP.

Growth and Ad Hoc Duties

• Be willing to learn new skills and support the team as needed.
• Proactively suggest process improvements.

General

• Act professionally, adhere to policies, and develop knowledge of relevant Acts.
• Support team members and maintain good relationships with internal and external customers.

Requirements

• Matric with Accountancy or equivalent; Credit Management degree is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years' relevant credit control experience.
• Proficiency in SAP, MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Knowledge of contract/lease management, policies, rent collection, and legal processes (FIC Act).
• Assertive, competitive, tolerant of routine, and fluent in relevant languages.

Key Skills

Administration, Credit Control, Copy Editing, EMC, Back Office Support

Employment Type : Contract

Experience : 5 years

Vacancy : 1