- Ensure customers receive their invoices, credit notes, PODS and statements;
- Prompt and effective customer query resolution;
- Ensure customer claims are received and processed;
- Prompt capturing of credit notes;
- Ensure payments are received according to the agreed terms and targets;
- Engage with customers for payment and follow up on overdue amounts;
- Prepare and send final demand letters to customers as required;
- Responsible for the allocation of payments received and reconciliation of customer accounts;
- Responsible for timeous calculations of rebates, promotions and discounts;
- Support with new credit applications process;
- Prepare manual statements as required;
- Timely and accurate completion of month-end administration & reporting, and ad hoc reporting requirements;
- Continuous collaboration and support to internal and external stakeholders;
- Cross functional support within the CAS team (Export and Local).
- Must have matric and post matric financial qualification. Credit Management (Phase 1 & 2) will be advantageous;
- Minimum of 3 years credit control experience, from FMCG – Professional Hygiene and Consumer Goods industry
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and SAPB1 / S4 Hana;
- Available to travel and visit customers when required;
- Must be an excellent communicator (verbal, written & listening) and be fluent in English;
- Deadline driven with strong prioritizing, administration and attention to detail skills.
Business Title Accounting Administrator Acc Rec - Durban, South Africa - Essity
Description
About the Role
The Accounting Administrator Accounts Receivable will be responsible for regular communication and interaction with a variety of customers to ensure timeous collections, manage and sustain the business cashflow. This role will report directly to the Accounting Team Leader Accounts Receivable.
We're looking for people who embody our values, who are not afraid to challenge, innovate and move at a fast pace. If this is you, we'd love to talk.
What You Will Do
Who You Are
What We Can Offer You
At Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose. Essity is an equal opportunity employer.
Collaborative and Inclusive Culture | Empowering & Engaged Leaders | Working with Powerful Purpose & Sustainable Impact | Learning and Growing in your Career | Supporting Well-being & Sustainable Working Life | Life-changing Innovations | Competitive Total rewards
Location
Pinetown, South Africa
Together, we are improving lives, every day.
Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.