Credit Controller

This dynamic Global law firm based in central Sandton has an excellent opportunity for a Credit Controller to join its busy Credit Control and Revenue team. Knowledge of Elite 3E
Accurate production of all client billing submissions
Ensuring that all bills submitted for processing comply with relevant VAT and Attorney Account Rules
Making sure that all bills are checked for accuracy and internal consistency before they are processed
Preparing full and partial credit note
Opening new clients and matters
Printing and distributing WIP list.
Dealing with time recording queries from fee earners and secretaries
Regular credit control and checking that payments have been received
Chasing clients by telephone and email to ensure involves are promptly settled
Assisting with the production of statements and chaser letters
Updating progress of collection on the management system
The ideal candidate will ideally have credit control experience and familiar with Elite 3E. If not, they will have accounts experience, with a law firm or a professional services business. An understanding of billings or credit control is essential. The position will suit a conscientious and methodical person with a good eye for details. The Law Firm tend to promote from within so there is a clear career development opportunity for the right candidate as well as the chance to work in dynamic and vibrant team.
Ensure KPI targets are met in line with the firm’s policies
Minimizing bad debt through meeting collection targets
Attend to accounts receivables queries ensure they are resolution promptly
Following up on non-paying clients (companies and individuals)
Liaising with 3rd parties to resolve accounts receivables disputes
Ensuring monthly invoices, statements and reports are sent out timeously
Maintaining and continually building relationships with customers and colleagues to ensure sound working relationships
Ensuring that all collection targets are met
Allocating of client receipts by ensuring that all bank statements are captured in order to complete bank reconciliations on a monthly basis
Managing of company debt by following overdue invoices telephonically and via emails
Identifying monies in Trust accounts which should be used to clear invoices and allocating accordingly upon receipt of instructions from clients/ attorneys
Assisting the Management with preparing monthly and year end reports relating to accounts receivables and audit preparations
Client accounts maintenance and ensuring internal controls are followed
Preparing and capturing of month end journals relating to accounts receivables
Maintaining financial records for future retrieval such as invoices, bank statements and statements

Generating client age analysis for the debtors’ team

Book value of R50mil