Job
description
- Custodian
of the credit control department - Assist
in the efficient collection, control and administration of monies owed to
the Company within the guidelines determined by the agreed credit terms - Process
designated payments received and maintains computerised and manual systems
in order that payments are correctly allocated to their respective
invoices for both Gaborone and Francistown branches - Be
prepared to undertake any other function as directed by the senior staff
in the department - Assume
responsibility for the upkeep of the master files on the Accounts
Receivables System - Ensure
computerised customer data are complete and up to date - Be
prepared to undertake routine/ general administrative functions, eg
filing, photocopying, mailing, operation of fax machines and general
maintenance of records pertinent to the Credit Control function - Ensure
that debts are paid in a timely manner - Meet
cash & debtor day targets - Chase
overdue invoices by telephone, email & letter within agreed timescales
- Maintain
accurate records of all chasing activity Ensure all relevant debts are
managed as necessary - Handle
disputed bills and negotiate to bring payment within the agreed terms - Provide
accurate advice on billing queries - Respond
promptly and completely to both client and internal enquiries - Providing
ad-hoc reporting as and when requested - Post
payments to accounts and allocate as required - Undertake
account reconciliations as required - Ensure
monthly processing deadlines are met as required - Send
out monthly client statements/letters as may be agreed from time to time - Develop
the credit management capability within the practice - Provide
cover for other accounting functions as requested - Other
duties as delegated from time to time
Requirements
- A
minimum of 3 years experience in a Credit Control function with knowledge
ACCPAC advantage - AAT or
equivalent - Must
posses a valid driver’s licence - Cash
allocation/reconciliation experience - Knowledge
of litigation processes and procedures added advantage
Other
Qualities
- Work
independently, high concentration level required as unpredictable work
patterns may be experienced at times - Excellent
communication skills at all levels - Good
keyboard skills and competence of Word, Excel and Outlook are required - High
standard of numeracy, accuracy with attention to detail - A team
player with a flexible approach and a willingness to learn - Outgoing
and confident personality who is able to operate at all levels - A
self-starter who is pro-active and can set and achieve goals - Strong
organisational & time management skills - Respectful
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