Credit Controller at Salt South Africa

Key Responsibilities:

• Credit Control: Manage credit processes for temporary contracts, ensuring compliance with credit policies and effective payment collections.
• Debtor Communication: Proactively reach out to debtors to establish payment schedules, resolve delays, and address issues impacting payments.
• Invoice Management: Send invoices and account statements to ensure timely payment processing.
• Payment Allocation: Accurately allocate payments and credit notes using Navision Dynamics and Merit systems.
• Collaboration: Coordinate with payroll and sales teams to resolve invoicing disputes and ensure accurate billing.
• Aged Debtors Management: Oversee overdue accounts, monitor the aged debtors list, and escalate issues as required.
• Reconciliation: Conduct reconciliations on accounts after receiving payments, resolving discrepancies and managing self-billed accounts.
• DSO Reduction: Work to reduce Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) by ensuring timely payment collections.
• Relationship Building: Develop and maintain positive relationships with debtors to facilitate prompt payments.

Qualifications & Experience Required:

• BCom degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 2 years as a Credit Controller, with strong attention to detail and a proactive approach.
• Experience with Navision Dynamics and Merit accounting systems
• Advanced Excel skills and strong reconciliation abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for engaging with debtors effectively.
• Strong analytical skills to investigate and resolve payment issues.