2 x Credit Controller, Rentokil Initial, Western Cape

Rentokil Initial•Claremont, CA

36d

About The Position

Rentokil Initial: Rentokil Initial is a Global services company employing over 45,000 colleagues across 84 countries. The Company is at the cutting edge of technology and innovation as it strives to protect people and enhance lives, by controlling pests, improving hygiene and improving interior spaces with plants and scenting. We are experts in the fields we operate in, investing in training, science, innovation and technology, and affording our employees Opportunities for Growth and Development Listening and acting on feedback is part of our culture to support colleagues and our customers. Rentokil Initial regards equality and fairness as a fundamental right of all of its colleagues. We live our values of Service, Relationships and Teamwork which were identified by our colleagues across the world. Find out more on careers.rentokil-initial.com Our family of businesses: Rentokil Pest Control is the world's leading commercial pest control company who provide quality, diligent and friendly services to all our customers. We operate in 92 of the top 100 cities We are highly innovative and have leading technical and scientific expertise and our customers look to us for our knowledge and integrity. Although we don't provide the most luxurious of services, this is certainly essential for all of our customers, and to make sure service happens. Initial Hygiene is the world's leading hygiene services company who provide quality, diligent and friendly services to all our customers. We produce high quality, tailored hygiene product ranges for washrooms - across all sectors and industries where our customers look to us for our knowledge and integrity Ambius is the world leader in providing interior landscaping services for a range of customers from boutique hotels, to shopping centres. We use planting, scenting, flowers, artwork and exterior landscaping maintenance to improve the environment for the benefit of the customer and their employees. Ambius is a global brand across North America, Europe, South Africa and Australia. We have central support functions of Human Resources, IT, Finance, Legal and Marketing & Innovation in the Rentokil Initial Head Office locations and in the country. A vacancy has arisen for a Credit Controller's for the Accounts Receivable (AR) team. Preference will be given to suitable applicants in line with the Company Normalisation Policy.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years in a credit control experience as well as 2 years exposure in reconciliations
Experience & exposure in a Service or FMCG environment (Banking Sector, Retail Sector , Shoprite, Edcon , Eskom and PnP etc.) is essential as it is key accounts and on an open item system
Proven working knowledge of accounting system (Credit Management 1,2,3)
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Word, Excel -Advance, etc.
Excellent understanding of Accounts Receivable, Sales and Operations procedures
Must possess initiative and work without supervision
Attention to detail
Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy
Ability to think critically

Responsibilities

Maintain a realistically low incidence of bad debt
Consistently meet and maintain KPI's (collections, bad debt, dso's and query targets)
Works with a minimum of direction on collections for an important ledger, possibly key accounts
Anticipates developments, and identifies accounts that will require special attention
Handles disputed accounts and negotiate to bring payment into line with terms
Undertakes complex reconciliations, and compiles documentation for legal action
Maintains accurate individual measurement and performance statistics
Obtains sufficient information to assess the risk of new and existing customers
Works within guidelines and reports to the AR Team Leader
Close liaison with business units, internal and external clients, the focal point being timeous collections and query resolution
Provide accurate advice on debt management, queries, VAT issues etc
Involvement in the reconciliations analysis of ledger accounts and billing history
Liaise with billing on Credit Control queries, through to prompt resolution
Ensure all relevant details are provided for the "collection package" delivered to the market for collection
Liaise with current service provider, claims handlers and others on outstanding collections
Undertake ad-hoc responsibilities as required