My client is seeking a skilled professional to join their finance team and take responsibility for managing cash collections, reducing overdue debt, and ensuring accurate payment allocations.

This role is 3 month contract and is based in Springs, Johannesburg East.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cash Collection:
  • Achieve monthly cash collection targets for branches.
  • Maintain and update KPI reports daily.
  • Provide weekly KPI reports to management.
• Overdue Debt Reduction:
  • Monitor and reduce overdue debt through regular reconciliation.
  • Prepare for debt reduction meetings.
• Payment Allocation:
  • Obtain and accurately allocate customer remittances daily.
  • Reconcile credit notes to invoices and process customer claims timeously.
  • Ensure that unmatched credits and unapplied cash are reconciled before the month-end.
• Customer Contact and Correspondence:
  • Maintain consistent communication with customers via calls, emails, and in-person visits.
  • Update SAP and KPI feedback after each customer interaction.
  • Foster strong relationships while resolving queries efficiently.
• Debt Reconciliations:
  • Reconcile customer accounts monthly and address discrepancies promptly.
  • Escalate and resolve reconciliation issues efficiently.
• Credit Requests and Adjustments:
  • Process credit adjustments following the approval workflow.
• Refund Request Processing:
  • Prepare accurate reconciliations and supporting documentation for refund requests.
• Invoice Management:
  • Download and submit invoices via customer portals as required.
  • Ensure that customers receive invoices and statements promptly.
• Ad Hoc Duties:
  • Manage overdue debt referrals to collection agencies.
  • Prepare bad debt write-offs.
  • Review credit hold orders and make appropriate decisions thereon.
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls and month-end processes.
  • Identify and implement process improvements in credit control operations.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

• Matric
• Credit Management Level 1-4 certificate (advantageous).
• 4 years proven experience in credit control, accounts receivable, or debt management.
• Exports/Cross border experience. 
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines.

Apply now!
 
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If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

Company and Job Description:
My client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Credit Controller to join their Corporate Services team on a 3-month contract. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing customer accounts, reconciling balances, and ensuring timely cash collection all while maintaining strong relationships with internal teams and external customers.
 
If you are analytical, customer-focused, and thrive in a fast-paced financial environment, this opportunity is for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cash Collection: Drive timely collection of customer payments and ensure targets are met.
• Debt Management: Reduce overdue accounts through proactive communication and account reconciliation.
• Payment Allocation: Accurately allocate incoming payments, credits, and adjustments in line with policy.
• Customer Relations: Maintain effective and professional relationships with customers to resolve queries and ensure satisfaction.
• Account Reconciliation: Prepare and manage customer account reconciliations monthly, resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Reporting: Maintain accurate collection reports, KPIs, and provide updates to management on cash flow and outstanding debt.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements within the credit control function.

Job Experience and Skills Required:
Completed Grade 12 (Matric)
BCom Degree or Credit Control Management Diploma preferred
Minimum 5 years of experience in credit control within a large or complex organisation
Proficiency in SAP
Strong command of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience with supplier or customer portals
 
Apply now!
 
For more exciting (Finance/ Engineering/ IT / Supply Chain / Commercial & C-Suite) vacancies, please visit: www.********.co.za
 
If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

For more information, contact:
Juanette Lotter
Executive Consultant