Credit Controller

Description:

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A client of mine in Springs is currently looking for a Credit Controller. This growing company has made significant strides at the executive corporate level.

In this position, you'll be tasked with reconciling customer accounts to enhance cash flow and reduce overdue payments by swiftly addressing any queries. Additionally, you'll build and maintain strong relationships with customers, both internally and externally.

As the Credit Controller you will be responsible for:

• Set monthly KPIs for collectors and branches, with daily updates and weekly reports to management.
• Establish monthly KPIs for aging debt, prioritize reconciliations, and prepare for debt reduction meetings.
• Collect daily customer remittance advises for accurate allocation, submit claim documentation for deductions on time, and reconcile credit notes with invoices, matching unmatched credits before month-end, aiming for zero outstanding cash daily.
• Conduct personal visits and maintain regular contact via phone and email to resolve queries and collect debts, ensuring all customers are contacted monthly and updating SAP and KPIs post-contact.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations to align Saint-Gobain and customer records, escalating issues as needed.
• Submit all credit requests/adjustments through the designated workflow for approval.
• Prepare reconciliations for refund requests with supporting documentation and verify customer details.
• Download and submit monthly invoices to customer portals, confirming receipt, and keep customer contact information updated for accurate auto-emailing.
• Refer overdue debts to collection agencies per policy, prepare bad debt write-offs, and review orders on hold for credit decisions.
• Keep local business units informed of collection status, highlight concerns early, ensure compliance with month-end closing processes, and pursue process improvements.

Job Experience & Skills Required:
Qualifications:
Completed Matric
Completed Credit Management 1 – 4 is essential

Experience:
Minimum 5-year experience
Manufacturing industry is preferred

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Requirements:

• Set monthly KPIs for collectors and branches, with daily updates and weekly reports to management.
• Establish monthly KPIs for aging debt, prioritize reconciliations, and prepare for debt reduction meetings.
• Collect daily customer remittance advises for accurate allocation, submit claim documentation for deductions on time, and reconcile credit notes with invoices, matching unmatched credits before month-end, aiming for zero outstanding cash daily.
• Conduct personal visits and maintain regular contact via phone and email to resolve queries and collect debts, ensuring all customers are contacted monthly and updating SAP and KPIs post-contact.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations to align Saint-Gobain and customer records, escalating issues as needed.
• Submit all credit requests/adjustments through the designated workflow for approval.
• Prepare reconciliations for refund requests with supporting documentation and verify customer details.
• Download and submit monthly invoices to customer portals, confirming receipt, and keep customer contact information updated for accurate auto-emailing.
• Refer overdue debts to collection agencies per policy, prepare bad debt write-offs, and review orders on hold for credit decisions.
• Keep local business units informed of collection status, highlight concerns early, ensure compliance with month-end closing processes, and pursue process improvements.