Credit Controller Global Grade 07 Job Kathu Northern Cape South Africa,Accounting

Location: Kathu

Manage customer accounts, including opening new accounts, monitoring credit limits, following up on outstanding payments, allocating receipts, and resolving account queries.
Allocate customer payments accurately and timeously.
Process and maintain customer credit limits on the system.
Distribute customer statements on a regular basis.
Monitor and control cash accounts.
Block, unblock and open customer accounts on the system, including the setup of new accounts.
Process customer-related transactions accurately and timeously.
Liaise with customers regarding outstanding payments, account queries and related matters.
Prepare and maintain accurate cash collection forecasts.
Ensure that invoices are supported by the correct documentation required for payment.
Ensure that all required documentation is submitted to customers on a weekly basis to minimise backlogs and prevent payment delays.
Work closely with the parts and service teams to resolve customer queries promptly and minimise delays in payment.
Monitor outstanding debtor balances and proactively follow up on overdue accounts to support cash-flow objectives.
Build relationships with the customers and relevant stakeholders for ease of reference when interacting on account queries (internal and external stakeholders)
Actively participate and contribute to BBS initiatives that create a sustained environment for healthy debtors’ days and account management for the region

Key Outputs

Manage customer accounts, including opening new accounts, monitoring credit limits, following up on outstanding payments, allocating receipts, and resolving account queries.
Allocate customer payments accurately and timeously.
Process and maintain customer credit limits on the system.
Distribute customer statements on a regular basis.
Monitor and control cash accounts.
Block, unblock and open customer accounts on the system, including the setup of new accounts.
Process customer-related transactions accurately and timeously.
Liaise with customers regarding outstanding payments, account queries and related matters.
Prepare and maintain accurate cash collection forecasts.
Ensure that invoices are supported by the correct documentation required for payment.
Ensure that all required documentation is submitted to customers on a weekly basis to minimise backlogs and prevent payment delays.
Work closely with the parts and service teams to resolve customer queries promptly and minimise delays in payment.
Monitor outstanding debtor balances and proactively follow up on overdue accounts to support cash-flow objectives.
Build relationships with the customers and relevant stakeholders for ease of reference when interacting on account queries (internal and external stakeholders)
Actively participate and contribute to BBS initiatives that create a sustained environment for healthy debtors’ days and account management for the region

Qualification, Experience And Competencies

Grade 12 / Matric
Valid driver’s licence
Two to three years’ experience in a debtors / accounts receivable environment
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Effective time-management, organisational and decision-making skills
Well disciplined and self-starter
Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines
Customer-focused with the ability to professionally manage payment follow-ups, resolve account queries and build sustainable professional relationships
Experience with customer and financial systems such as SAP, SAP Ariba, JDE or similar systems would be advantageous