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Group Credit Controller

Job Overview

The Group Credit Controller is primarily responsible for managing outstanding Panta Group debts owing from existing clients and ensuring effective collections to maintain a healthy Group cash flow. This involves coordinating debt recovery efforts, reconciling overdue accounts, and implementing payment plans when necessary.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • To collect balances due from the Group’s credit clients, achieving monthly DSO targets and objectives of credit management;
  • Post all payment receipts into the respective companies’ Sales Ledgers and allocate payment remittances with invoices;
  • Prepare monthly debtor statements and send by email to clients;
  • Reconcile account balances with clients’ statements when invoices are disputed and follow up with business to issue any credit notes where necessary;
  • Liaise with HODs and Operational Managers to facilitate with slow debts (including public authorities), where necessary;
  • Issue reminder letters to slow-paying clients and where this fails to produce results, escalate to the Chief Financial Officer for further action;
  • Maintain good client relations through regular communication and visits to clients’ establishments, where necessary;
  • Review and validate requests for credit facilities by new or existing clients, approving those that are deemed appropriate;
  • Process any required set-offs between Group debtor and supplier balances, following CFO approval;
  • Liaise and follow up with lawyer on legal debts on a periodical basis.

Qualifications

  • Highly organised and able to reach targets.
  • Work planning and time management skills.
  • Strong communication skills and an eye for detail.
  • A positive can-do attitude and being able to work as part of the broader team.
  • Ability to take initiative and act on what is required.
  • Knowledge of MS Office software.
  • Knowledge of Shireburn SFM would be considered to be an asset.

How to Apply:

If you’re ready to join a dynamic team where your contributions are valued and rewarded, apply now to become part of the Panta Group family. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to shape the future of electrical solutions with us!