Corridor Accounts Receivable Controller M/F

	Corridor Accounts Receivable Controller M/F

General informations

  With the group’s expertise of more than 50 years of experience and a continuous presence on the African continent, Africa Global Logistics South Africa provides end-to-end solutions with in-depth knowledge of the legal and cultural diversities specific to each country. Our powerful integrated global network and sustainable solutions enable innovative and flexible designs in their execution.

AGL South Africa is your gateway throughout Africa, facilitating freight forwarding, customs clearance, warehousing and distribution activities for many multinational companies.

Job description

Mission Description                      

The Corridor Accounts Receivable Clerk is responsible for maintaining accurate accounts receivable records, monitoring outstanding balances, assisting with collections and reconciliations, resolving customer queries, and ensuring that all accounts receivable activities are completed accurately and within the required deadlines.
The role requires close collaboration with internal stakeholders, customers, and the wider Finance and Corridor teams to ensure effective financial administration, timely collections, accurate reporting, and high-quality service delivery.

 

Profile

Job Function:
• Full Credit Control function
• Reduce DSO and increase working capital
• Cash Collection
• Allocation of unallocated amounts
• Maintain a clear book with no over dues older than 90 days outstanding
• Collating and forwarding of statements & Invoices
• Constant monitoring & follow-up on outstanding payments
• Maintaining history on follow ups with customers.
• Assisting clients with queries in conjunction with OPS
• Constant follow-up on queries and missing documentation
• Dispatching of documents to clients via e-mail and/or hand deliveries
• Daily allocation of cash
• Processing of journal entries
• Weekly cash flow reports
• General housekeeping & admin
• Occasional client visits
• Preparation/attendance of weekly/monthly book reviews
• Any other delegated tasks deemed as reasonable as assigned by the reporting manager

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
• Matric / Grade 12 is essential.
• Minimum of 5 years Credit Control experience
• Excellent people and communication skills (both written & spoken)
• Strong collection skills
• Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Must be able to handle pressure
• Must be able to use own initiative