Senior Credit Controller (UK Based Client) - Remote Work (Within SA) at SoluGrowth Pty Ltd

Description

• SoluGrowth is looking for a Senior Credit Controller - Reporting to the Group Credit Control Manager, the jobholder is part of a team responsible for ensuring that the business achieves its cash collection targets whilst ensuring that credit risk is managed and bad debt is kept to a minimum. The role is integral to the Credit Control function, and this means the jobholder will be working alongside a group of people who are all focused in promoting the financial integrity and operational efficiency of the department.

This is a 6 months contract position. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work as part of the Credit Control team of seven based in the UK and South Africa.
• Maximising cash collections and reducing the Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) on their assigned debtor ledgers.
• Accountable for meeting challenging monthly / quarterly KPI’s and targets.
• Act as an escalation point for less experienced members of the team.
• Responsible for the allocation of client payments.
• Effectively communicate with the clients to ensure that all outstanding invoices are paid as per the agreed payment terms.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure invoicing queries and problems are documented, whilst ensuring that the function always delivers excellent customer service standards.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and procedures.
• Assist in the development and enhance current internal processes and reporting.
• Provide aged debtor reporting to be used as part of the weekly debtor ledger overview meetings with the Group Credit Manager.

Requirements

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Matric
• Tertiary qualification
• Minimum 5 years experience as Credit Controller
• Shared Services experience advantageous
• Multiple regions/countries experience advantageous

COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent written / verbal communication skills and able to communicate at all levels
• Professionalism and integrity
• Problem solving and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to use Microsoft Office and bespoke IT packages
• Be able to work within a team and to coordinate with other departments
• Be able to thrive in a busy office environment, exhibit a sense of urgency, flexibility and high work standards
• Have good judgement and decision-making skills