Credit Controller

Here at ParkerSteel we have an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated, **Credit Controller** to join our busy **Credit Control Team at our satellite office in Durban**.

You will be working on a full time, permanent basis, 40 hours per week between the hours of 09:00am and 20:00pm SA time, depending on Shift Pattern and time of year. You will receive a **competitive salary between R15,000 to R20,000 per month** depending on qualifications and experience.

**The Company**

ParkerSteel Limited are a processor and distributor of multi metal and engineering tool products to UK industry. Our business objectives are to provide competitive, bespoke quality products and services on a “just in time” basis. We are totally focused on providing a fast and reliable service to our customers, large and small, to support them in delivering their objectives.

ParkerSteel is part of a larger, extremely well-funded Multinational, £1bn+ conglomerate of Steel businesses, headquartered out of Dubai, employing in excess of 3,000 people.

Our staff are the core of our business and are the most valued asset. This is reflected in the way we are continuously investing and supporting our staff to improve their skills through training and development.

This is facilitated through innovation, clear and consistent communication to all stakeholders, and by commitment and effort to deliver value to all.

ParkerSteel Limited are a processor and distributor of multi metal and engineering tool products to UK industry. Our business objectives are to provide competitive, bespoke quality products and services on a “just in time” basis. We are totally focused on providing a fast and reliable service to our Customers, large and small, to support them in delivering their objectives.

Our staff are the core of our business and are the most valued asset. This is reflected in the way we are continuously investing and supporting our staff to improve their skills through training and development.

**Main Purpose of the Job**

The Credit Controller will ensure that all amounts due are collected according to the agreed payment terms using the most efficient methods, whilst simultaneously managing customer credit risk and limit company exposure to bad debts.

This role needs a motivated individual who can confidently and efficiently prioritise their workload with a strong attention to detail, work in a calm and systematic way, and liaise with other teams within the business.

**Roles and Responsibilities**
- Review sales orders referred to credit control to measure against credit limits and terms on account.
- Open new credit accounts for customers ensuring that the information provided is accurate and they are trading under the correct legal entity. Ensuring the credit policy and procedures are adhered to.
- Monitor and review customer credit limits in line with the company credit policy and procedures.
- Log, manage and follow up on queried invoices.
- Accurately maintain the customer database ensuring credit limits reflect customers' trading history.
- Proactively manage the outstanding ledger sales balances before the month end close.
- Process and review Credit Card transactions ensuring all steps are taken to avoid any fraudulent activity.
- Liaise with Sales and Customer Service regarding accounts on stop and removal of services.
- Where required, escalate outstanding debts to ensure they are bought to a satisfactory conclusion.
- Ensure all communication with customers and other members of staff is accurately logged on the notes system.
- Allocate payments to the appropriate customer accounts.

**What we are looking for**
- Minimum of 3+ years’ experience within a Credit Control or Accounts Receivable team
- Basic Microsoft Office understanding, particularly Excel & Word
- Good communication skills
- Available to start in the next 2 weeks.

**Benefits include**:

- Progression opportunities
- Annual Holiday allowance of 20

Pay: R15 000,00 - R20 000,00 per month

Application Question(s):

- Reliably commute to Westville, Durban, KwaZulu Natal
- Do you have at least 3 years experience within a credit control or accounts receivable team?
- Are you available to start within 2 weeks?