Credit Controller - SPARK Schools Support Office - 2024
SPARK Schools, South Africa
Job Description
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SPARK Schools is a social impact disruptor and is leading change in the education space through its network of affordable private schools. The SPARK Schools network provides transformational education innovation through Africa’s first blended learning model, which elevates student achievement and provides the tools teachers need to serve their students effectively.
The blended learning model, which combines classroom teaching and online instruction, allows teachers to anticipate student needs and equips schools to provide personalized education at an affordable cost. SPARK Schools is pioneering this transformative education model to ensure the accessibility of university and careers for all.
SPARK Schools is a high growth, mission and values-driven entrepreneurial organisation, operating 21 primary schools, 5 high schools and serving over 15,500 families in 2024. We are looking for dynamic people to join our team.
Reports To: Credit Control and Billing Manager
Purpose of Role:
The purpose of the Credit Controller is to collect on debtors book assigned by the Credit Control and billing manager. Assist with all queries from parents and assign to the Debtor Clerk team. All other Credit Control tasks to ensure smooth day to day running of Credit Control functions within the finance team
Responsibilities:
- Outbound collections.
- Ensure all accounts attended to are captured on the accounts actioned report on a daily basis.
- Contact and negotiate settlements and fixed arrangements with debtors. (Fixed arrangements to be approved by Credit Control and Billing Manager).
- Secure adequate payment arrangements to ensure that targets are met.
- Meet all targets given by Credit Control and Billing Manager
- Maintain favorable customer relationships.
- Identify high-risk customers and immediately send to Credit Control and Billing Manager.
- Collect and follow up on PTP arrangement (send to Credit Control Manager if sms reminder to be sent).
- All administrative duties for collections
Requirements
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- Matric with Math and Accounting.
Experience:
- Minimum of 1-2 years collection experience.
- Experience in corporate environment will be advantageous.
- Knowledge of accounting packages.
Skills and Mindset:
- The ability to work in a team and individually.
- Numeracy and attention to detail.
- Effective and professional communication skills.
- Leadership ability.
- Displays grit, high level of excellence, is mission amp; vision aligned and displays a high level of self reflection
SPARK values: Service, Persistence, Achievement, Responsibility, Kindness
Benefits
Compensation: Market related/Commensurate with experience
Position Type: Full Time
Location: Rosebank, Johannesburg, South Africa
SPARK schools is an equal opportunities employer and preference will be given to candidates from designated groups with due consideration of the company’s Employment Equity goals and targets.
SPARK schools encourages persons with disabilities to apply.
SPARK Schools may expire the posting of this advertisement at their own discretion.
Kindly note that should you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.