Debtors and Collection Administrator needed at Blueion Support Services

Purpose:

• To ensure the company’s cash flow is maximized through efficient and effective debt collection and reconciliation.
• To provide direct guidance and practical recommendations to Head of Finance with regards to improvements to debtors/finance and collection processes and implement accordingly.
• Responsible for the administrative functions relating to payments made to and by the Company.

Minimum requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in accounting, bookkeeping and/or finance.
• 3 years’ experience in an accounting/financial/debtors and creditors role

Attributes:

• Vision orientated and purposeful individual.
• Articulate and great communicator
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Ability to operate under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Great attitude and interpersonal skills
• People orientated; team player Service delivery orientated.
• Takes pride in his / her output.
• High Accountability
• Meticulous

Computer Skills:

• Microsoft Office – Excel – Intermediate: Vlookups, Pivot Tables, Sumifs
• Gmail & Google Drive

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reconciliation of multi-currency merchant accounts to system. Large book value.
• Performing effective debt collection by following processes implemented by the organisation.
• Address irregularities identified on third-party reconciliation and invoicing.
• Maintain accurate records of all debtor and creditor accounts.
• Pursue collection on outstanding amounts and provide regular reports.
• Compile weekly cashflow statements and financial reports as required by Financial Accountants.
• Daily analysis of payment processing activity and perform risk assessments through internal control procedures.
• Minimize losses on foreign exchange and implementing cost saving measures.
• Ensure no critical business processes are compromised.
• Ensure third party payment provider requirements are being met.
• Ensure card schemes rules and limitations are adhered to.
• Ensure a key finger on the pulse in terms of Business cashflow and timeous Alerting to stakeholders in any delay in collections and cashflow impediments.