Retail Credit Controller X2 (Finance) at Pinnacle ICT

Job Purpose
The successful candidate will be responsible for the full Credit Control function within the Retail Accounts Receivable department.

Key Responsibilities

•  Carry out full Credit Control function
•  Ensure that all queries relating to proof of delivery, goods returned, rebates, or claims are resolved within a reasonable timeframe
•  Liaise with Warehouse staff as well as Sales staff on issues related to credit control.
•  Accept responsibility for the performance and duties as laid down by Company policy
•  Monthly Debtor’s reconciliations
•  Daily action on outstanding queries
•  Monthly Cash flow/banking forecasting
•  Processing daily receipts and aging Debtor’s accounts correctly and assisting Cash Book Clerks to resolve queries
•  Daily assistance to other departments such as Sales and Warehouse
•  Reporting default of payment to Retail Credit Manager
•  Meet monthly collection targets and reduce the Day’s Sales Outstanding
•  Attend to monthly statements and close-off procedure

Requirements
Experience and Knowledge:

•  Minimum of (5) years of relevant experience in Retail Credit Control
•  Understanding of the National Credit Act or other related Acts
•  Advanced level of Excel knowledge and skills (Pivot / VLOOKUP, etc)

Skills and Education:

•  Matric with mathematics is essential
•  Relevant Financial tertiary qualification is preferred
•  Strong reconciliation skills
•  Excellent administration skills are essential
•  Ability to work and perform without direct supervision
•  Good time management and well organized i.e., deadline driven, able to plan and prioritize a high workload
•  Advanced computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
•  Ability to manage stress and a pressurized environment
•  Excellent communication skills, both verbal and writing, as well as interpersonal skills
•  Willing to go the extra mile
•  Technology driven
•  Excellent Negotiation skills

Personal Attributes

•  Mature outgoing individual
•  Organized and planned individual
•  High attention to detail
•  Assertive and positive individual with a high energy level
•  Ability to collaborate as part of a team
•  Analytical thinker and problem solver