Student Accounts Controller

The South African College of Applied Psychology (SACAP) is the leading independent provider of education in psychology, counselling and coaching, offering accredited undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications.

SACAP is looking for a Student Accounts Controller based at Durban Campus. The Student Accounts Controller is responsible for responding to student queries, following up on outstanding student accounts, taking ownership of student accounts debtors book to bring down debtor’s days and obtain payments. The successful incumbent will be comfortable with calling bad debtors and the collection of new debit orders. He/ She will be diligent in the preparation and sending off of pro forma invoices and statements on a termly basis and following up on payments /debits orders to finalise re-registration/re-enrolment.

**Responsibilities**:
Responding to student queries within 48 hours

Following up on outstanding student accounts

Taking ownership of student accounts debtors book to bring down debtor’s days and obtain payments

Calling bad debtors on a weekly basis

Completing spreadsheets on a weekly basis for completion of work

Assisting with finance administration of re-registering and enrolling students:

- Collection of new debit orders
- Liaising with recruitment redeposit payments, etc
- Preparation and sending off of pro forma invoices and statements to students on a termly basis and following up on payments /debits orders to finalise re-registration/re-enrolment
- Taking ownership of the swipe machine and all transactions to be sent to Head office

**Qualifications and Experience**:
5 years experience within a Debtors department

Proficient in Pastel/Computer Literate

5 years Credit Control experience

At least 2 years experience within the field of Higher Education

Accounting related degree or relevant qualification

**Personal Attributes**:
Excellent interpersonal communication skills

Excellent language skills

Computer literate

Good time management

Organised

Methodical

Analytical

Versed on student account protocol and other related finance developments

Responsible

Adaptable

Integrity

Reliable

Diplomatic

Ethical

Passionate about their work

Team Player

**Operating Hours**:
This is a full-time position operating from Mondays to Fridays*:
Monday to Thursday: 08:30am to 17:00pm

Friday: 08:30am to 16:00pm