Senior Debtors Administrator

Top Talent Recruitment; Nigel; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in South Africa is looking for a Senior Debtors Administrator. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' experience in debtors or collections, a clear ITC record, and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office. Responsibilities include evaluating creditworthiness, approving credit requests, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The role demands strong analytical and communication skills along with the ability to work in a high-pressure environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a debtors or collections environment.
• Clear ITC record required.
• Knowledge of credit laws and regulations.
• Familiarity with credit risk assessment techniques.

Responsibilities

• Research and evaluate clients' creditworthiness.
• Create credit scoring models to predict risk.
• Approve or reject credit requests.
• Negotiate credit terms with clients.
• Monitor payments.
• Maintain records of credit applications.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Provide professional reports to senior management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Numerical aptitude

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Customer service focus

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Great Plains 18

Job description

About the job Senior Debtors Administrator

A minimum of 5 years of proven experience in a debtors or collections environment

Clear ITC record

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Experience with Great Plains 18 (advantageous)

Knowledge of credit laws and regulations

Familiarity with credit risk assessment techniques, collections, and financial analysis

Ability to develop and implement credit policies and procedures

Possession of a valid driver's license and own vehicle

Willingness to visit customers in rural areas and informal settlements

The successful candidate must possess the following necessary attributes:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Exceptional numerical aptitude
• Strong personal organisation and business administration skills
• Ability to work productively, efficiently, deadline orientated and attention to detail and quality
• Must be resilient and agile
• Must maintain a professional demeanour, be approachable, and focus on customer service
• Capacity to perform effectively in a high-pressure environment

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

• Research and evaluate clients' creditworthiness.
• Create credit scoring models to predict risk.
• Approve or reject credit requests based on credibility, potential revenue, and projected losses.
• Negotiate credit terms with clients.
• Monitor payments.
• Maintain records of credit applications.
• Develop, review, and update the company's credit policies.
• Follow up with clients to manage debt settlements and trade agreements.
• Ensure that all credit procedures comply with regulatory standards.
• Provide professional reports to senior management