Accounts Receivable Controller - Paarl at Yara International

Responsibilities

Collections:

• Implement effective strategies to collect overdue accounts and minimize bad debts.
• Liaise with customers to resolve payment issues and negotiate payment plans.
• Escalate delinquent accounts to legal counsel when necessary.
• Monitor and report on collection performance metrics.

Debtor Administration:

• Oversee the accurate and timely generation of customer statements and reconciliation of accounts.
• Manage the Debtors Clerk to ensure efficient completion of all daily and monthly AR tasks.
• Apply credit management policies consistently, including delivery restrictions.
• Process daily payments, reconcile bank statements, and allocate payments to correct accounts.
• Respond to customer inquiries promptly and accurately, issuing credit and debit notes as needed.

Responsibilities (Continued)

Compliance & Reporting:

• Ensure adherence to company financial policies and procedures.
• Prepare accurate and timely reports, including debtors ageing analysis and monthly reports.
• Present key findings and recommendations to management meetings.
• Manage Pro Forma sales and Tank sales processes.

Leadership & Communication:

• Provide clear and concise direction and feedback to the Debtors Clerk.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with customers, sales representatives, and other departments.
• Effectively communicate collection challenges and progress to management.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of matric with Credit Management diploma an advantage
• Minimum of 5 years work experience as a credit controller