Commercial Credit Controller / Debt Collector

SUMMARY:
If you can collect debt effortlessly, join a reputable group of property development and - management companies where your talents will be recognised and rewarded. A position is available for a Credit Controller & Debt Collector with commercial experience in Centurion.

POSITION INFO:
Duties:

• Credit Assessment - Evaluate credit applications from customers and determine their creditworthiness.
• Debt Collection - Monitor overdue accounts and follow up with customers to collect outstanding payments.
• Initiate legal action or hand over accounts to collection agencies when necessary.
• Billing and Invoicing - Issue accurate invoices to customers and ensure they are sent out in a timely manner.
• Reconcile invoices with purchase orders and contracts to resolve any discrepancies.
• Customer Relations - Maintain professional and constructive communication with customers regarding their accounts.
• Address customer queries, disputes, and payment issues promptly and effectively.
• Record Keeping - Update account information and payment status regularly.
• Generate regular reports on the status of accounts receivable, aging reports, and collection activities.
• Compliance - Ensure compliance with relevant South African regulations and industry standards.
• Stay updated on changes in credit and debt collection laws and practices.
• Continuous Improvement - Identify opportunities to streamline credit and debt management processes.
• Suggest and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

• Previous experience in debt collection.
• Very good reconciliation skills on Excel
• Competence in MDA / MRI Property Central highly advantageous.
• Very good communication skills – have to phone and/or e-mail for outstanding debt
• Meet deadlines and report to Group Financial Manager
• Own transport and valid driver's license
• Matric
• Tertiary qualifications will be beneficial
• The debtors book for this position is approximately R70m and 240,000m² Gross Lettable Area