Current Opportunities 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

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitate process for Business Case development and approval.
• Ensure alignment between approved Business Case and Project delivery.
• Define and manage the project in accordance with the PM methodology, governance, and standards.
• Accountable for resource contracting and optimal utilization. Effective Risk, Issue, Actions, Budget, and Dependency management.
• Smooth transition from project implementation to ongoing BAU support and maintenance.
• Accountable for the coordination of deliverables within the procurement process, vendor contracting, and delivery management in accordance with contractual agreements, as per guidance from Vendor Management Office.
• Effective utilization of project management forums for reporting, escalation, and decision-making (Project-, Steercom- and Investment committee meetings).
• Facilitate prioritization process of scope items across multiple business entities based on: 1.  Available capacity, 2.  Budget availability, and 3. Expected business benefits realization.
• Apply formal Change Management process (scope, budget, timeline) and align with the Business Case.
• Stakeholder management: Establish and maintain professional relationships with all stakeholders.

Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Grade 12.
• Relevant IT or Project Management qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in managing medium to large complex projects or programs reporting to CIOs.
• Applicable experience in managing outsourced projects in a multi-vendor environment.
• Relevant experience in managing projects in Financial Services.
• Proven performance record in managing Infrastructure/Technical projects.
• Solid experience in Business Case Development and estimations.
• Preferred IT Infrastructure RFP project management experience and exposure to the implementation thereof.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Principles of Project Management
• Project Management methodologies
• Project Life Cycle
• Project Management Tools
• Project Planning and Control techniques
• Good understanding of IT development and SDLC processes
• Resource Management
• Financial Management
• Business Case Development
• Sound understanding of the RFP/RFI process
• Contract and Vendor Management
• JIRA
• KANBAN

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• The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining up-to-date records and assisting the Finance Team in meeting monthly deadlines.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Managing Deadlines: 20%
• Month-end Reporting and journals: 20%
• Contracts administration: 20%
• Commission sheets: 10%
• Reconciliations and Fixed Asset Register: 15%
• Administration: 15%

Responsibilities:

• Manage deadlines by ensuring that all transactions are captured and closed in a timely manner.
• Prepare monthly journals and ensure that all related journals are passed before profit estimates are submitted. Confirming intercompany transactions and balances.
• Compile the sales journal and sales analysis per department.
• Review the opex to identify possible misallocations, with particular reference to the Recurring journals.
• Ensure accurate recording and submission of contracts timeously and accurately prior to the discounting deadline for each month.
• Review the accuracy of commission sheets for Sales, Consumables and Credit Control departments.
• Perform Bank, Debtors, and Stock reconciliations before the 10th of the following month.
• Maintain additions and disposals and depreciation of fixed assets on a monthly basis, reviewed by FM monthly.
• Load billing accounts on Albatross and link accounts to Athena for monthly billing before the deadline.
• Prepare settlements reports matching to payments as per bank, and to collections by the 12th of every month, including upgraded machines.

Requirements

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or similar, in Accounting, Finance or related field. (studying towards will be considered)
• At least 3 years of experience in a similar position in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of accounting software and systems (e.g. OneStream, Albatross, Athena).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.