Senior Credit Controller at Fidelity Services Group

REPORTING TO: CREDIT MANAGER

• The main purpose of the position is to make sure that the debtors’ collections are done timeously.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric Certificate and preferably a recognised Credit Control qualification.
• At least 4 - 6 years’ experience and full knowledge in Credit Control and reconciliation is essential.
• Sound working knowledge of the SAP system.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Power point and especially Excel is essential
• Must be fluent in English and Afrikaans
• Must have own reliable transport.
• Clear Criminal Record.

 Key Performance Areas: (not totally inclusive)

• To render assistance to Group Credit Manager.
• To assist in achieving applicable group DSO target.
• To assist in reduction of outstanding money in 60/90/120/150 days.
• To ensure that client files are kept up to date by the Credit Controllers.
• To be responsible for supervision Staff and Department when Credit Manager is not available.
• To provide cash flow forecast on a weekly or daily basis.
• To ensure that all Debtors Reports are handed in on or before the stipulated deadline.
• To do Bad Debt Provisions monthly.
• To combine the 451 Splits (Credit Note Provisions) monthly.
• To maintain an instruction file (for instructions given by Group Credit Manager).
• To submit a list of non-payers every Thursday on a weekly basis to Group Credit Manager for weekly bulk SMS to be sent out.
• To assists with SAP projects.
• To assist with the organisation of the Annual Debtors Competition.
• To ensure that the correct Limits of Authority is maintained and followed within the Credit Control Department.
• To ensure that Policies and Procedures are followed and maintained by all persons concerned.
• To attend all inter-company and inter-departmental credit meetings when Group Credit Manager is not available.
• To review Debtor’s recons on request and on problem clients.
• To ensure that all old clients fill in a Credit Application.
• To ensure that all new clients fill in a Credit Application.
• To ensure that all Credit Applications are completed and returned by end of the Financial Year.
• To assist with preparations for Financial Year End.
• To ensure that the monthly attorney accounts are reconciled and made available for Group Credit Manager to authorize for payment to be made to the relevant attorneys.
• To assist in preparation of monthly Board Pack.
• To assist with any other general requirements or requests by the Group Credit Manager.

Skills required:

• Management Experience
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision
• Staff Motivation & Team Player
• Accounting background
• Computer Literacy
• SAP, Excel & Word

Other personality attributes:

• Numerical accuracy
• High methodical working methods are required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to liaise professionally with personnel at all levels.
• Ability to work without supervision and under pressure
• Ability to meet strict deadlines
• Organizational skills
• Administration skills