Senior Credit Controller

Duties: Effectively maximize collections while minimising bad debts. Manage customers who have missed payment deadlines and ensure overdue collections are recovered as soon as possible in a manner that avoids damaging relationships. Resolve customer queries timeously to avoid undue payment delays. Ensure compliance with the company Customer Credit Policy. Prepare monthly pre-legal handover schedules and documentation for the Head of Credit Control / BU Finance Director. Monitor and track the achievement of the Groups cash receipts on a quarterly and annual basis. Execute on collecting aged debt and allocating accordingly. Effectively manage the Credit Vetting process. Ensure correct risk assessment parameters are performed. Motivate approval / decline of credit risk to the organisation. Initiate and execute dunning and blacklisting process on defaulting customers. Prepare Period-End schedule and reports (Aged Analysis, Bad Debts Schedule, Withholding Tax). Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures. Assist with preparation and completion of the Internal & External Audit processes. Prepare and present monthly report to HoCC/Business Unit Finance Director on Key Accounts Receivables metrics with narratives and recommended Action Plans. Prepare and present Monthly pre-legal handover schedules to HoCC/BU Finance Director. Job Experience & Skills Required: Completed Diploma or Degree Experience with Sage Evolution or Pastel software is desired Excellent Excel experience/skills 2-4 years experience within accounting and within the Car Rental industry would be preferred