Accounts Receivable Controller

Recruiter:

Protem

Job Ref:

963674353

Date posted:

Wednesday, April 6, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Collect outstanding debt and liaise with clients to ensure prompt payment from them by reconciling accounts and forwarding necessary documentation.

Primary Responsibilities for the Role

Daily Management of Debts and Collections for allocated customers
Switchboard Assistant/Back-up daily
Ensure that debts are paid in a timely manner
Collect overdue invoices (Maintenance, Hardware, Dockets, Bounced Debit orders, Installations, Repairs etc.) by Telephone, email & letter within agreed timescales
Maintain and regular update of customer master data
Identify changes in payment patterns and propose action to avert indebtedness
Ensure that all transactions/payments are compliant with SARS and International Regulations
Handle disputed bills and negotiate to bring payment within agreed terms
Provide accurate advice on billing queries
Respond promptly and completely to both client and internal enquires
Propose write off of irrecoverable accounts
Providing ad-hoc reporting as and when requested
Advise on posting of payments and allocation as required
Ensure monthly processing deadlines are met as required
Assist in sending out of monthly statements/letters as may be agreed from time to time
Maximize cash collection across Regions
Undertake account reconciliations as required
Prepare Handovers for delinquent accounts & prepare files for transfer to the Debt Recovery Dept. (Attorney)
Prepare copies of invoices and statements on request per customers
Check bank-statements to establish payments
Suggest to Management to put STOP SUPPORT on Customers who have not paid their accounts.
Suggest to Management to Take customers OFF Stop Support if/when needed
Report on status of Age Analysis at meetings
Administrative duties, including professional electronic communication with clients
Meeting monthly and yearly targets
Update customer comments with all debt collecting and other communication

Minimum Qualification and Experience Requirements

Matric / Grade 12 / Equivalent
Finance or Credit Management qualification will be advantageous
Minimum 1 years’ experience in credit control
Knowledge and understanding of debt collecting procedures
Ability in dealing with clients at all levels, including corporate entities and high net worth individuals
Ability to prioritize in under pressure environment
Confident personality who is able to operate at all levels
Excellent communication skills
A self-starter who is pro-active and can set and achieve goals
Ability to recognize potential risk to the Firm and escalate it.

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