Credit Controller

Credit Controller - Remote, South Africa Fulltime

Job Profile - Manage credit control with multiple currencies including debt collection and allocation of cash, reducing DSO and produce and analyse ageing reports. The vacancy is a credit control position created to support the business's growing revenue, specifically with the US entity which holds approximately 70% of the organization's revenue. The role is focused on cash collection, requiring an individual with at least 3-4 years of experience and strong verbal and written communication skills to handle client queries and overdue invoices. The role will involve raising sales invoices, cash posting and allocating cash received, and managing time sheet approvals for contractors in both the EU and the US. Ensuring timely time sheet approval is critical, as sales invoices cannot be issued without them, which directly impacts cash collection.

Key Activities - Accounts Receivable - Proactively review and chase outstanding client debt - Chasing approvals for timesheets - Sending emails to clients after the invoice has been sent to ensure the validity of the invoice and be aware of any queries - Generating and sending sales invoices to clients using various platforms - Dealing with invoice queries - Posting cash receipts from bank accounts with multiple currencies across all entities - Requesting remittances from clients to ensure receipts are allocated accurately - Verbally confirming bank details with clients if refunds are applicable - Fill out vendor forms for new clients and chase PO numbers

Requirements

Desirable Qualifications/Skills - Sage 50 experience - In Time Experience - Minimum of 3 to 4 years' experience working in a Credit Control role (Working for an international company, working within a multi-currency environment) - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Good excel skills

Competencies

Demonstrate excellent and suitable communication skills - External communication should be carried out in a professional manner, both verbal and written - Aim to inspire confidence when communicating internally and externally - Can utilize suitable tools to manage task list Ability to be dynamic and adapt to fast paced business needs - Analytical thinking. Ability to apply logic to solve problems and get the job done - Use and research excel to add dynamic solutions where possible Demonstrate excellent time management skills - Ability to prioritise your workload and complete tasks in line with business needs - Be forward thinking. Have the ability to plan forward and anticipate consequences of situations - Can autonomously manage daily and weekly task list - Can autonomously manage communication and delivery of monthly objectives to line manager Positive "can do" attitude - When communicating internally and externally ensure it is done in a positive to way to ensure Meet's values are maintained/enhanced - Team player. Have the flexibility and willingness to help with other functions of the finance department as and when needed - Ensure positive feedback from stakeholders at all times Attention to detail - Ensuring errors are minimised - Having a good eye for detail when analysing large volumes of date - Use excel and other software where possible to help with this Analytical thinking. Ability to apply logic to solve problems and get the job done - Use a methodical approach when a problem is encountered to try to rectify - Again, where possible use and research excel to apply complex formulas to help further analysis, create short cuts and speed up completion

Benefits

Remote working role Opportunity to be part of a fast-paced global recruitment company and solid finance team where you can add value across their UK & US teams Salary: R22 000 - R28 000 per month (gross, no benefits, just a straight cash salary) 20 annual leave days + Bank Holidays (you will work on SA public holidays and be off on the UK bank holidays)