Credit Controller

SUMMARY:
Successful and growing importer and distributor of high-end quality products in hardware retail sector is looking for a credit controller based in Southern Suburbs of Cape Town

POSITION INFO:
Successful and growing importer and distributor of high-end quality products in hardware retail sector is looking for a credit controller based in Southern Suburbs of Cape Town.

Requirements:

• Must live in the southern suburbs of Cape Town.
• Previous experience working with stock. (Dealing with retail hardware chain stores is highly advantageous).
• Attention to detail is VITAL.
• Time management and meeting deadlines.
• Must be positive and have a can-do attitude with problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and remain positive.
• Good Communication skills.
• Computer literacy: MS Word, strong Excel (pivot tables and V look ups), Outlook and accounting package experience).
• Acumatica (accounting software) experience is advantageous.

• Pass credit notes daily after checking the validity of the claim (a conscientious attitude with a high attention to detail is required).
• Ensure that the debtors Masterfile and Acumatica are accurately updated with credit applications, trade agreements, payment terms, discount, rebate percentages, etc.
• Statements to be sent out timeously according to company deadlines.
• Ensure that customers pay timeously and adhere to their credit limit.
• Disallow discounts if clients do not pay on time.
• Cash receipts must be processed daily.
• Send POD’s and invoices at the customer’s request.
• Respond to all emails and telephone queries daily ensuring queries are investigated, followed up on and resolved timeously.
• Reconcile debtor balances.
• Follow up on outstanding debtors’ payments.
• Sales managers must be advised if their clients’ credit facilities are suspended.
• Ensuring that the monthly remittances are received timeously from the customers.
• Discuss all debtors on your book with FM on a weekly basis.
• Report to the FM and bring all debtors of concern and payment defaults the FM’s attention.
• Obtain approval from FM before suspending a client’s accounts or making payment arrangements.
• Any changes to rebates must be confirmed in writing by the sales managers and amended on the commercial schedule.
• Learn to be back-up for the other credit controllers.