Job Description

Main purpose of the job:

• Responsible for managing the companyxe2x80x99s accounts receivable, ensuring timely collection of outstanding debts, and maintaining accurate financial records related to customer invoices
• This role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to resolving outstanding accounts

Location:

• Durban xe2x80x93 KwaZulu-Natal
• Preference will be given to candidates living in, or close to, Durban

Key performance areas:

• Liaise with procurement and obtain documentation for procurement completed by ThirdStream on behalf of the client
• Confirm payment terms and dates for contracted clients
• Request finance administrators to raise invoices for clients according to payment terms and conditions
• Review and print client statements
• Submit client invoices and statements to the client via email
• Review age analysis daily
• Manage the debtorxe2x80x99s book in accordance with the policy and procedures
• Contact clients weekly for outstanding payments
• Develop and follow a debt recovery/management plan for outstanding payments in 60 days or more
• Provide feedback to the Finance Manager on progress and client adherence to the debt recovery/management plan
• Respond to and resolve client account queries
• Ensure that payment plans are adhered to by the client
• Liaise with procurement and finance to ensure all procurement and payments have been recorded and accounted for
• Liaise with the cashbook clerk to allocate receipts
• Escalate client accounts with no payments to the finance manager
• Review Bank statements and follow up to ensure that payments are correctly allocated
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports as required by the Finance Manager
• Complete client credit checks as and when required
• Set up terms and conditions of credit when required
• Reconciliation of customer accounts

Required minimum education and training:

• Relevant qualification in Finance preferably a Degree
• The incumbent would need to be in possession of a Valid Driverxe2x80x99s license with their own vehicle
• Exceptional organisation and administrative skills together with working knowledge of Microsoft Office and SAGE X3

Required minimum work experience:

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of Credit Control experience

Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:

• Assertive, confident, and adaptable
• Pro-active, energetic, and able to exercise discretion and independent decision-making
• Able to prioritize own workload and work to deadlines
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Confidentiality, tact, and discretion must be maintained at all times

TO APPLY:

• Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
• Please Apply Online.
• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
• The closing date for all applications: 13 November 2023.
• Note AJ Personnel is fully POPI compliant.
• Note WHC, in accordance with their Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

Please note:

• AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
• Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
• Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
• AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.

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