Senior Credit Controller - Shatterprufe ARG Bedfordview

Shatterprufe® is the leading manufacturer and distributor of OE Auto and aftermarket replacement glass products. The company manufactures genuine Shatterprufe® laminated windscreens and Armourplate® toughened automotive safety glass products. Three automotive glass plants manufacture over 4 million pieces of laminated and toughened glass a year for customers worldwide. Shatterprufe® products are installed by Original Motor manufacturers in Southern Africa.

Main job purpose

To monitor and control the debtors’ accounts by ensuring that payments are made in accordance with the Group Credit Policy and Procedure thereby ensuring the organisation remains financially liquid at all times and customers are satisfied with the administration of their account.

Main Objective

• To check and allocate payments correctly in order for the debtor’s accounts to be accurate and up to date at all times.
• To monitor, investigate and ensure payments are made by the customer timeously to control overdue accounts and outstanding COD accounts.
• To continuously check that debtor’s, adhere to the terms and credit limits agreed to and approved in order for the account to be managed effectively.
• To ensure all exposures are generated where warranted or requested by customers and that account queries are resolved before month end so that statements can be accurately generated.
• To assist with the Financial year end process and audits by providing relevant and accurate information.
• To support the business and resolve any account related queries in order for goods to be dispatched timeously and that a high level of customer service is maintained.
• To provide on going support to the credit control team to improve the skill level and overall efficiency of the department.
• To ensure staff are effectively managed and held accountable through performance and disciplinary procedures, and that staff are developed and mentored through the talent management and IDP processes.
• Open new debtors and vendor accounts per PG Group policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Effectively manage the R3/DSO process ensuring that all OEM and AFC accounts have been invoiced and reconciled appropriately.

Critical job requirements

Grade 12 (with accounting)

Diploma in Creditor Control Management (or equivalent)

3-4 years as a Credit Controller

SAP or equivalent

Working knowledge of reconciliations

Knowledge and Skills      

Basic understanding of accounting

Knowledge of the Credit Act

Knowledge of SAP or equivalent

Basic mathematical skills

Problem solving

Telephone etiquette

Detail Conscious

Listening skills

Logical thinking

Communication skill (verbal and written)

Business writing skills

Computer Skills

PG Group, and its subsidiaries, are committed to the principles of employment equity and as such are equal opportunity employers.  Qualified applicants who apply for any vacancies will be considered with due consideration based on of fairness and equity. Factors such as race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability are not consider exclusively and are not determinative of any appointments made by PG Group or its subsidiaries

Requisition ID: 2746