This is a remote position.
We are looking for Senior Credit Controllers based remotely in Cape Town.
MUST BE BASED IN CAPE TOWN
Please only apply if you are based in Cape Town. .
The Credit controllers must have 2 - 5 years of experience. We
want candidates who have managed multiple ledgers independently, at least 150-200
accounts.
What we are looking for:
Experience using Xero ( non-negotiable)
Proven track record of achieving cash collection targets
Understanding of Debtor days and how to keep them down
Working within tight deadlines
Candidates who are comfortable with large amounts of debtor interaction - phone
calls and emails
Candidates who understand their ledgers and have done the admin part of Credit
Control such as statement reconciliations, cash allocations, credit notes, invoices,
emails, and phone calls
Excellent communication skills
Excellent time management skills ability to prioritise tasks
Proactive approach to work - show curiosity and be able to ask questions
Demonstrate ability to bring about change in processes to make them efficient
Logical thinking Address issues from the root of the problem and resolve it
Someone who has experience working with/in recruitment companies (preferred but
not required)
Exposure To Invoice Factoring (preferred But Not Required)
Key insights we need on all candidates:
Explain the volume that they work with (Client portfolio and size of ledger)
Demonstrate prioritisation of work (we want to understand their approach when
being given multiple clients to be accountable for)
We want to understand their debt collection escalation process and the steps to be
followed to collect the debt
What is their ideal chasing process?
How do they prefer to be managed? (this is so we can customise our management
approach)
Requirements
Are you looking for a role in Credit Control?
We are seeking a Senior Credit Controller with a strong drive and dynamic approach, someone
eager to elevate their experience in Credit Control within our fast-paced, delivery-focused
environment.
Main duties will include:
Responsible for daily credit control for a number of key clients
Responsible for meeting cash targets and keeping bad debt to a minimum
Ensure credit control procedures are followed
Communicate with Line Managers on a weekly basis with regard to issues and updates
on debt
Dealing with client escalations
Dealing with a high volume of phone calls and emails from debtors
Liaising with Line Managers regarding client invoicing queries
Be able to provide cash flow forecasts
Assist with review of credit limits
Ad-hoc tasks including additional reporting
Dealing with high-pressure and time-sensitive issues
We are looking for:
A results-oriented and ambitious Credit Controller with at least 2-5 years experience in
Credit Control
A proven track record managing a ledger of 5m ledger covering an average of up to
100-200 accounts
Someone who can demonstrate achieving targets and reducing debtor days
Experience of debt collection escalation process
Someone who will embrace our constantly changing environment and wants to be
challenged by more than just a large consistent ledger
Someone that takes full accountability and has the tenacity to independently find
solutions with a sense of urgency
Someone who is able to prioritise a busy workload
Someone who wants to grow and develop their career
A working knowledge of Xero and a willingness to adapt to new software & systems
Knowledge of the recruitment industry would be advantageous
Unique benefits: