Credit Controller Lvl1 at Mediclinic

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Proactively manage and address financial risks.
• Collect outstanding debt within the set benchmark.
• Ensure client satisfaction with all stakeholders.
• Ensure effective utilisation of available resources to achieve optimal efficiencies.

Essential Education

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• Grade 12 with Subjects Accounting / Economics/Maths or Grade 12 with relevant working experience

DESIRED EDUCATION

• Certificate in Accounting/ Finance

Required Experience

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

• None

Desired Experience

• Experience as a Credit Controller or within a similar environment

Required Job Skills And Knowledge

• Financial knowledge (e.g. reconciliations, debits and credits, adjustment journals, etc.)
• Competence in relevant ER24 credit control systems (i.e. SAP).
• Proficiency in Excel (e.g. searches, filter, work books, etc.)
• Knowledge of rules and regulations regarding funder contracts, and the application thereof
• Understanding of medical aid, assistance company, corporate and branch agreement requirements and the application/ implications thereof
• Knowledge of, and consistently acts according to ER24 & Mediclinic policies and procedures (e.g. Patient Confidentiality, Discount, Unassigned payments, Bad debts, etc.)
• Knowledge of the relevant aspects of legislation w.r.t the ER24 Patient Administration environment (e.g. Medical Schemes Act, Workman’s Compensation Act, National Credit Act; Consumer Protection Act, Protection of Personal Information Act, etc.)
• Knowledge of the account submission process, follow-up process, managing overpayments, and management of bad debts