DEBTORS SUPERVISOR – EPPING

Voltex (Pty) Ltd is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the role of a Debtors Supervisor for their Cape Admin branch. This incumbent will be reporting to the Regional Accountant.

The purpose of this role is overseeing the recovery of debts and reconciling the debtors accounts as efficient as possible.

The key tasks & responsibilities for this position are to:

• Monitor debtors and administer debtor master records on the system (age analysis)
• Oversee the processing of incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures
• Perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting, and recording accounts receivables’ data
• Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted
• Review long outstanding debtors and seek advice from superior on legal steps to follow
• Verify discrepancies by and resolve clients’ billing issues
• Handle and provide advice on all account related enquiries
• Generate financial statements and reports detailing accounts receivable status

The key educational requirements, experience and qualifications for this position would be:

• A Financial / Bookkeeping Certificate is a MUST
• A Matric certificate is a MUST
• Knowledge of financial system, K8 is an ADVANTAGE
• Previous experience as a Credit Controller is an ADVANTAGE
• Solid understanding of basic accountingprinciples, fair credit practices and collection regulations
• Systematic knowledge of databases and tracking systems
• Strong knowledge of computer software packages and MS Office

 The desired skills and competencies required for this position amongst others would be:

• Time management skills; ability to manage own time and that of a team and being able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Conflict management skills; ability to handle difficult, non-paying customers with diplomacy
• Stress tolerance; ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Customer service; ability to always remain professional and polite and to resolve any complaints
• Problem solving skills; ability to listen, understand and solve operational problems
• Critical thinking; ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Attention to detail; being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks
• Dependable; being reliable, responsible, and fulfilling obligations
• Co-operative attitude; being pleasant with others on the job
• Ability to work independently in a team and under pressure with minimal supervision
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with internal and external customers