Accountants Receivable Controller at ADvTECH

Educational Requirements: 

• Grade 12
• Credit Management/Finance qualification
• Knowledge of accounting software
• Knowledge of Excel

Experience Requirements: 

• Accounts Receivable Controller - 1 to 3 years minimum 

Responsibilities: 

Output 1:

• Collections on all overdue accounts.
• Daily collections on assigned age analysis (Inbound/Outbound Calls/Emails/Jiira).
• Meeting monthly collection targets and reduce portfolio risk.
• Ensure that all payment options selected are adhered to.
• Escalation and assistance of account related queries. (Billings/Payments/Statements).
• Ensure follow-ups on promise to pays are made on specified dates.
• Ensure that correct Master Data in Sage is updated and maintained.
• Ensure all debit orders returned unpaid from the bank are dealt with immediately, account payers must be contacted, and payment arrangements must be made.

Output 2:

• Assist with adhoc administration as and when needed.
• Ensure monthly updated Debtors Trackers are sent to allocated Schools.  
• Ensure that recommended Suspension/Termination Lists are sent to allocated Schools.
• Preparation of Requested Refunds.  
• Recommendations of Bad Debts. 
• Approval of handover files through SharePoint. 

Output 3:  

• Build sustainable relationships and trust with all divisions including but not limited to Brand Finance/Principasl/Account Payers through open and interactive communication.  
• Handle Account Payers complaints, provide appropriate solutions and alternatives. 
• Communicate with internal departments as required to maintain an accurate position on student's accounts.  
• Ensure monthly meetings are held with Schools/Principals.
• Ensure all queries are resolved in line with the Collections SOP's. 

Output 4: 

• Ensure all potential bad debt accounts are sent to Pre-Legal for handover in line with pre-legal requirements. 

General Skills: 

• Excellent communication - verbal and written.
• Information management. 
• Problem solving. 
• Attention to detail. 

Behavioural Attributes: 

• Teamwork. 
• Deadline driven. 
• Sound Judgement. 
• Confidentiality.
• Organising and Prioritising.