Credit Controller at POINT - Print Outsource International

Job Description

• The Debtors Controllers’ responsibility is to ensure the timeous collection of the company debtors’ book in order to optimize cash flow, minimize risk and reduce outstanding debtor’s book to an acceptable level.
• The Debtors Controller is responsible for ensuring that company policies and procedures are adhered to in respect of handling debtor accounts and to timeously alert the management of potential collection problems.
• This position provides administrative support to the Credit Control Manager through the provision of an efficient and effective support service. The Debtors Controller will be expected to complete their duties as part of an efficient team, and they will be authorized to carry out all operational activities reporting directly to the Credit Control Manager.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Administration duties -Daily following up on debtors related issues and tracking thereof.
• Preparation and distribution of debtors’ statements.
• Preparation of monthly standard invoices.
• Preparation of Interest Journals.
• Debtors reconciliation.
• Maintaining debtors files and supporting documentation.
• Daily/Weekly/Monthly Reporting to management on outstanding debtors.
• Dealing with internal and external client queries. This includes but is not restricted to Statement issues, invoice detail issues, PO file maintenance etc.
• Liaising with PMC Account Departments on queries and account resolution.
• Financial duties - o Ensure debtors collections are in line with the agreed budget process i.e. timeframes.
• Assisting in the development of the monthly forecast and providing inputs for month end targets.
• Compiling of monthly client financial reporting

Requirements

• Credit management diploma/B Comm degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of three years professional experience in the finance industry.

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of the debtors function.
• Strong ability to collect debt.
• Excellent reconciliation skills for complex accounts.
• Knowledge of computer-based accounting systems.
• Excellent numeracy and financial awareness.
• Methodical approach and ability to maintain accurate and transparent data systems.
• Highly administrative and debtor focused.
• Good general computer literacy with in depth knowledge of Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Ability to solve problems and be highly organised.
• Must be professional and driven.
• Must be structured and follow an organised approach.