Vacancies at Rentokil Initial South Africa

Key Outputs:

• Maintain a realistically low incidence of bad debt
• Consistently meet and maintain KPI’s (collections, bad debt, dso’s and query targets)
• Works with a minimum of direction on collections for an important ledger, possibly key accounts
• Anticipates developments, and identifies accounts that will require special attention
• Handles disputed accounts and negotiate to bring payment into line with terms
• Undertakes complex reconciliations, and compiles documentation for legal action
• Maintains accurate individual measurement and performance statistics
• Obtains sufficient information to assess the risk of new and existing customers
• Works within guidelines and reports to the AR Team Leader
• Close liaison with business units, internal and external clients, the focal point being timeous collections and query resolution
• Provide accurate advice on debt management, queries, VAT issues etc
• Involvement in the reconciliations analysis of ledger accounts and billing history
• Liaise with billing on Credit Control queries, through to prompt resolution
• Ensure all relevant details are provided for the “collection package” delivered to the market for collection
• Liaise with current service provider, claims handlers and others on outstanding collections
• Undertake ad-hoc responsibilities as required

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in a credit control experience as well as 2 years exposure in reconciliations
• Experience & exposure in a Service or FMCG environment (Banking Sector, Retail Sector , Shoprite, Edcon , Eskom and PnP etc.) is essential as it is key accounts and on an open item system
• Proven working knowledge of accounting system (Credit Management 1,2,3)
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Word, Excel -Advance, etc.)

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KEY WORK OUTPUTS and ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Uses the sales tools in line with the agreed sales process to maintain and develop a sales pipeline and customer information.
• Gain on the job operational technical knowledge to build expertise in RI services and products 
• Increase conversion of sales against marketing driven campaigns and provide feedback on results.
• Achieve Predetermined Sales targets 
• Complete, update and maintain all required sales administration and reporting systems in compliance to policies and procedures
• Locate potential business through research,  prospecting, tele-canvassing and cold calling
• Attend to phone enquiries and leads from colleagues
• Conduct sales calls and presentations to new or existing customers. 
• Undertake needs analysis by conducting thorough survey of client premises
• Complete site risk assessments for every client proposal 
• Report all findings back to the client by presenting a proposal, which includes a pricing structure, that describes the benefits of using our services.
• Approach the client portfolio for annual price adjustments
• Maintain and improve the client retention target rate by building and maintaining professional client relationships
• Focus on building relationships with clients
• Drive client retention especially clients in their 1st year of their agreement
• Increase the client portfolio by identifying cross and up selling opportunities  
• Attend and complete the company selected accredited and approved Learnership

QUALIFICATIONS and  EXPERIENCE

• Matric 
• Recent Graduate - sales related field of study is preferred 
• Drivers License - essential 
• Computer literate 
• No previous sales experience required - a passion for sales is essential

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KEY WORK OUTPUTS & ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Providing strategic direction and leadership to a the Finance transactional team on day to day operational activities and month end close procedures, this role will be responsible for delivery of the following KPA’s:

Effective management of the Accounts payable function, ensuring :

• Accuracy of vendor payments in line with negotiated payment terms and maximising cashflow opportunities where possible
• Accurate processing and administration of foreign payments and review of all supplier payment batches
• All vendor reconciliations are reviewed and accurately completed on a monthly basis, including the development of a reconciliation tracker document to monitor progress
• Effective utilisation of the Accounts Payable module in  Navision accounting system 

Effective management of the Treasury function, including:

• Defining and implementing  cash management and treasury policies
• Projection of future cash shortages and surpluses
• Management and administration of the treasury transactions and reporting, with a particular focus on SARB banking requirements
• Administration of online banking platforms across the SSA region, including FICA compliance,   Global policy and control requirements are met
• Management and accounting for Group insurance program across the SSA region

Effective management of the Payroll function, including:

• Review and approval of the monthly payroll across the SSA region
• All required monthly statutory pay-overs 
• All tax reconciliations across Sub-Sahara Africa with the support of SSA FD and consultants in respective countries
• Effective management of the end to end Fixed asset function in line with Group accounting policy, including the management of MV insurance recoveries and the prepayment of MV service plans across SSA region
• Effective Tax administration to ensure compliance with local tax requirements including VAT, PAYE, Dividends tax and Company tax across SSA Africa region
• Effective management of the monthly transactional month-end close process, including the monthly review of all Balance sheet reconciliations in line with month-end timetable
•  Effective management of the monthly transactional month-end close process, including the monthly review of all Balance sheet reconciliations in line with month-end timetable
• Coordination and management of the year-end audit process including preparation of the annual financial statements and ensuring that the agreed audit budget not exceeded across the SSA region
• Coordination and engagement with external auditors or Group in Internal audit for the execution of annual control assessments or specific internal audits 
• Coordination and management of all Company secretarial requirements with relevant Service providers
• Support FD with the implementation and adherence to controls and governance including systems access rights review and Segregation of duties on Financial systems
• Provide leadership and direction to the Accounting transactional team, and encourage long term personal development to build individual capability of the team
• Support the BEE process and ensure the deadline is met

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• CA (SA) with Big 4 Audit Experience
• Minimum 3 - 5 years post-articles experience in financial management, covering all the disciplines of Finance i.e. General ledger management, Treasury and Tax. 
• Current knowledge on IFRS, tax legislation, Companies act and other relevant legislation required
• ERP system beneficial
• Multi-national experience beneficial