The Role:

A Multinational Manufacturer is looking for a strong Credit Controller to join the team based in Midrand. 

Skills and Experience:

Minimum requirements

• Grade 12 
• 5 years + experience as a credit controller / similar position
• Manufacturing / Construction / Retail industry experience is advantageous
• Advanced computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office.
• SAP knowledge is an advantage
• The ability to reconcile accounts

Key Accountabilities:

Key responsibilities include:

• To collect outstanding money owing.
• Liaise between customer and operations to resolve any queries 
• Use frequent customer touch points to identify opportunities to expand our customer relationships and business growth.
• Process accounting transactions for Accounts Receivable (AR) in a complete, accurate and timely manner while ensuring compliance
• Knowledge and understanding of customer master data and credit management
• Collection of outstanding debt from customers
• Reconciliation of customer accounts
• Knowledge and understanding of cash application
• Providing customers with required documentation to support the receipt process
• Have an in depth knowledge of the assigned customer base which would result in thorough preparation of the sub ledger comments and hence debt reviews (including facilitating query resolution)
• Assist with ad hoc reporting requests
• Keep accurate records of all invoices and documentation
• Assist with external audit requirements
• Ensures all relevant stakeholders are aware of progress and/or issues to maximize customer satisfaction
• Demonstrates basic understanding of financial accounting, reporting (controlling and assurance an added advantage)

Personality and Attributes:

• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
• Result-oriented, strategic thinker and planner
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-management capability
• Team player and deadline driven