September 23, 2024

HR Xchange

Kliprivier

Credit Controller (Accounts Receivable)

A well established manufacturing / construction company requires a Credit Controller to monitor and manage the accounts receivables of the company and ensure that outstanding invoices are collected in a timely and efficiently manner maintaining accurate records of all transactions and resolving any payment discrepancies or issues.

Key Responsibilities

Daily receipting of payments received accurately.
Send customers their invoices and statements in a timely manner.
Obtain required signatures for relevant invoices to upload invoices for payment.
Obtain required quotes to update expired or depleted purchase orders.
Address customer queries related to billing, payments, and account balances.
Assist with pro-forma invoices for sales orders to obtain deposit payments.
Regularly review accounts receivable aging reports to identify overdue accounts and ensure to collect outstanding amounts.
Contact customers with overdue balances via phone, email, or e-mail to request payment and negotiate payment terms when necessary.
Update customer records with changes in contact information, credit limits, and payment terms as needed.
Prepare and provide regular feedback on accounts receivable aging, collections efforts, a relevant financial metrics to management.
Maintain organized and accurate records of all accounts receivable transactions, correspondence, and payment history.
Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and legal requirement related to accounts receivable.
Collaborate with other departments, such as sales to remedy payment and billing issues and improve the overall customer experience.
Assist with logging credit applications portal.
Lodging of overdue accounts for collection.