Our client, a group of companies with their head office in Brackenfell, requires a qualified and experienced Group Creditors Controller to join their team. The successful candidate will report directly to the Group Financial Director and therefore will be a strong, professional and highly competent individual.

This is a new position within the group and the successful incumbent will be tasked with establishing multiple policies, procedures, systems and training to promote sound credit management throughout the Group. They will be responsible for Managing the full Credit Control and Debtors function for the various divisions within the Group.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Management of various Debtors Clerks
Credit Control:
Ensure efficiencies and effectiveness of day-to-day accounts receivable function
Establish work standards, develop and maintain effective workflows and operating procedures
Ensure that client queries are dealt with in a timely manner
Undertake and review account reconciliations where required
Implementing of systems to ensure that debt is collected in the agreed time-frame and managed by way of reviewing the age analysis on a daily, weekly, monthly basis as agreed with management
Ensure correct systems are in place so that all late paying clients receive the correct form of communication / letters when defaulting the terms of their contract/agreement
Liaising with Legal team to hand over clients after the teams have sent out all notices as per the agreed processes
Follow up with the Legal team on time frames given and ensure that the legal process is being followed until the full recovery of the debt
Attend and prepare for litigation meetings on a monthly basis and update records accordingly, following up with attorneys where necessary
Implement and regularly review the various divisions debt recovery processes
Provide reporting to management as required
Reviewing of system of internal controls and management and promotion of more effective management systems
Debtors Function:
Check that all once off invoices are processed and have the relevant approvals as per the agreed process
Ensure that all recurring invoices are generated by the due date as per the time-frame
Ensure all rent/levy/invoice reconciliations are completed and signed off as per the due dates before any statement is generated
Ensure all adjustments are processed and authorised
Ensure statements are sent to clients as per the agreed due dates

Minimum Requirements:

A relevant Financial Diploma or Degree (Essential)
5 years Credit Control experience
3 – 5 years Supervisory / Managerial experience
Experience within a Construction environment (advantageous)
Computer literate (excellent Excel skills)
Solid knowledge of Credit Controlling and Debtors function
Knowledge and practical experience of the National Credit Act
Policy development and implementation experience
Contract Management
CGI debtor insurance administration experience
Prior experience reporting to directors
Excellent Communication and Organisation skills
The ability to perform under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously
A Responsible, Accountable and Dedicated individual

Salary on offer: R 20 000 – R 25 000 p/m (Highly dependent on experience and qualification)