Credit Controller, Cape Town

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To minimise the financial risk of the organisation proactively and ensuring maximum collection of outstanding debt.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Collect outstanding debt within the set benchmark Proactively identify, manage and address financial risks Ensure effective utilisation of available resources to achieve optimal efficiencies Ensure client satisfaction with all stakeholders through effective communication / To communicate with all relevant stakeholders and maintain communication records

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION

Grade 12 with Subjects in Accounting or Equivalent Tertiary Qualification

DESIRED EDUCATION

Certificate or Diploma in Management Accounting / Accounting, or a relevant Financial / Business Certificate or Diploma

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

2-3 years’ work experience in a financial environment and/or Debt collection experience

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

Previous experience as a Credit Controller, experience in a healthcare environment, and SAP Accounting Software

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Demonstrates competence in SAP and the application thereof for the purpose of credit control (e.g. all programs linked to the job profile, e.g. Age Analysis, FBL5N, Enquiries, Customer Narrations and Reports) Demonstrates strong knowledge and consistent application of ER24 Patient Administration policies, including account submission, follow-ups, discounts, unassigned payments, overpayments, bad debts, and journals. Relevant aspects of applicable statutory acts (e.g. Medical Schemes Act, Workman’s Compensation Act, National Credit Act, Consumer Protection Act, POPIA, GDPR, PMB, etc.) Funder/Medical scheme contracts and the application of authorisation and motivation of the level of care Understanding of medical aid, assistance company, corporate and branch agreement requirements and the application / implications thereof Sound financial knowledge of accounting principles and procedures (e.g. reconciliations, debits and credits, adjustment journals, etc.) Demonstrate basic proficiency in Excel (e.g. searches, filters, Vlookup, workbooks, etc.) Computer literacy (e.g. Microsoft Office and intranet applications)