Credit Control Executive

We are looking for a Credit Control Executive who takes responsibility for their own portfolios of clients. They assist in managing collections of all receivables as well as assisting the billing function and cash allocations. Their ultimate goal is to ensure clients pay their invoices on time and they are required to facilitate this action via sending invoices, statements courtesy reminders, and overdue reminder letters. They are tasked with identifying clients at risk and are required to use their experience as a credit officer to mitigate risk whilst maintaining a positive customer relationship.

Job Description

• Perform collection activities by contacting clients to follow up closely on collections and ensure accounts are paid within the terms
• Ensure timely cash application to customer account in the system for payment received by customers
• Ensures accurate and timely management of the invoicing process. Timely billing and delivery of invoices to the clients and registration in the tax system.
• Prepare aging reports to alert managers regarding clients at risk & take necessary actions to ensure full collection and minimise bad debt exposure
• Maximize cash flow and minimize bad debts for the business. Minimize / Review /investigate / Resolve all long overdue accounts> 30 days. Minimize / Review/investigate/ Resolve all unapplied collections.
• Liaise with legal to address long overdue/problematic clients
• Ensures All billings are substantiated by contracts or other supporting documents
• Input accurate and timely data into the ERP system
• This role is a 4 months contract only

Requirements

• Tertiary qualified in Business or Finance (desirable)
• Previous experience in an Accounts Receivable/ Trade Debtors Collections role preferable
• Strong PC skills in Microsoft Windows, Excel & Word
• Good knowledge of the Google suite of products
• Good in English for both speaking and writing. Strong professional communication skills with good negotiation & time management skills
• Knowledge of the ERP system Netsuite is an advantage
• Can start immediately

GOOD TO HAVE:

• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team & work in a fast-paced high volume environment
• Keen eye for detail – Ability to investigate and resolve client queries and provide reconciliations
• Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains Accounting Software is preferred but not essential.