Credit Controller - Retail

Credit Controller - Retail - CPT, Southern SuburbsFull job descriptionJob Title and Job GradeCredit ControllerJob grade: B4Job PurposeTo manage the debtors accounts and ensure that all bills are paid on time.Role LocationMontClare Place, 45 Main Road, Claremont, Cape Town.Working ConditionsNot applicable.Reporting ManagerThe Credit Controller reports to the Portfolio Manager.Direct SubordinatesNo direct subordinates.Budget ResponsibilityNo budget responsibility.Duties and responsibilitiesCollection of all outstanding debts by phoning and, where necessary, sending letters of demands to debtors.Ensuring that clients billing, and utilities queries are addresses timeously.Managing the administration on a group of receivable booksReconciliation of debtor’s accountsEnsuring that credit notes are passed timeouslyOnce receipted, allocating any unallocated payments to debtor’s accountsPreparation of monthly payment query reports on overdue accountsMonthly submission of arrears and legal reportsDealing with attorneys, where required, to collect outstanding debtsActing, when necessary, as a back-up credit controller to other business units if another controller is sick and/or on leave ExperienceAt least 5 years of credit control experience.QualificationsMinimum MatricCredit management qualification (preferable)Knowledge of debtors and collection management in propertyCompetenciesMust be computer literate with a sound knowledge and experience of the Microsoft packageExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong organizational abilities, accuracy, and attention to detailStrong numeracy skills and understanding of accounting principlesMust be analytical with good negotiation skillsPersonal AttributesService orientatedProactiveHighly organisedTeam playerHighly assertiveAbility to deal with pressure and meet deadlinesGood interpersonal skillsMedia Links