As a key member of the Debtors Department, the Credit Controller will play a pivotal role in safeguarding the company’s financial health by ensuring the timely collection of outstanding debts, maintaining accurate customer accounts, and upholding credit policies. This role demands a proactive, detail-oriented individual who can balance assertive credit control with professional customer engagement to support MIT Auto Parts’ operational efficiency and cash flow objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive proactive collection strategies to reduce outstanding debt and improve cash flow.
- Accurately allocate incoming payments and perform monthly account reconciliations.
- Review and enforce customer credit limits and payment terms in line with company policy.
- Investigate and resolve outstanding RFCs; issue credit notes where applicable.
- Maintain professional and timely communication with customers regarding account status and payment arrangements.
- Monitor and manage stop supply accounts and initiate pre-legal recovery actions when necessary.
- Ensure full compliance with SARS regulations, particularly for VAT-exempt accounts.
Minimum Requirements
- Qualification: Credit Management II or III (essential); B.Com or National Diploma in Finance (advantageous).
- Experience: 3–5 years in a similar credit control or senior debtors role.
- Systems: Proficiency in SAP R3 or similar ERP systems.
Skill Requirements:
- Integrity
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Professionalism
- Communication Skills
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Problem Solving
- Reliability
- Team Collaboration
Job Type: Full-time
Application Question(s):
- In a few sentences, tell us why you’re interested in the Vetting Clerk position at MIT Auto Parts and how this role fits into your long-term career goals.
Education:
- Diploma (Required)
Experience:
- SAP / ERP : 3 years (Required)
- MS Office: 3 years (Required)
- Payment Allocation: 3 years (Required)
- Administration: 3 years (Required)
- Credit Control: 5 years (Required)
- VAT exemption: 3 years (Preferred)
- stop supply / pre-legal collections: 3 years (Preferred)
Language:
- English (Required)
Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 2025/08/01