Kariega
Job Description
Sovereign, a national supplier of quality chicken products to various markets with operations in five provinces, is seeking a thorough and committed individual for the position of Credit Controller for its operations in the Group Services division. The Credit Controller is responsible for controlling and managing customer accounts through collections, resolving, queries and building good customer relations within the credit policy of the company. This position reports to Accounts Receivable Manager. The ideal candidate must be in possession of a 3-year Diploma in accounting or a similar post-matric qualification in the financial environment, good computer literacy, be proficient in Excel at an intermediate skill level, and have a minimum of 3 to 5 years credit control experience. Experience in will be advantageous.
Responsibilities
- Build & maintain excellent customer relationships.
- Collection of Book Debt within the agreed Trading and Credit Terms, per customer.
- Conduct daily processing of approved claims and credits, discounts, rebates and journals.
- Conduct accurate, daily allocation of payments and discounts.
- Process new customer applications.
- Maintain account information (master data).
- Drive query and dispute resolution with Customers, Sales- & Warehouse teams.
- Manage age analysis to within agreed terms.
- Process customer-related documentation.
- Reporting as directed.
- Prepare & distribute collection forecast.
- Compliance with applicable legislation and internal procedures.
- Sound knowledge of Accounts Receivable.
- Customer Service orientation.
- Building relationships.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Professional appearance and demeanor.
- Deadline driven.
- Attention to detail.
As Sovereign is an equal opportunity employer, preference will be given to applicants of designated groups, as defined by the Employment Equity Act.
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