- Location
- eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Human Resources
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Vincere
Description
A wonderful opportunity exists for a leading educational institution in the Highway area who is seeking to appoint a skilled and experienced Credit Controller . This position reports directly to the Business Manager and requires regular interaction with parents, staff, and suppliers.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the full debtors function, including the accurate billing and collection of all school fees. The role ensures that outstanding amounts owed to the school are collected timeously and in full. In addition, the Credit Controller will manage the procurement of textbooks, stationery, and other consumables required by staff. This position is ideally suited to a candidate with strong interpersonal abilities combined with solid bookkeeping expertise.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Report directly to the Business Manager and liaise regularly with parents, staff, and suppliers
- Manage the full debtors function, including the accurate billing of all school fees
- Ensure timeous and full collection of all outstanding school fees
- Maintain accurate debtor records and uphold sound accounting controls
- Handle sensitive financial discussions with professionalism and discretion
- Purchase textbooks, stationery, and other consumables for staff
- Perform general bookkeeping and administrative duties related to the finance function
Minimum Requirements:
Education and Experience:
- A recognised post-Grade 12 Accounting or Debtors Diploma from a registered educational institution
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Debtors Control Management and bookkeeping
- Solid understanding of accounting controls and financial processes
- Proven experience working with an accounting package
Knowledge and Skills:
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Google Workspace, and Gmail
- Proven ability to manage debtor collections with professionalism, discretion, and consistent follow-through
- Strong emotional intelligence and the ability to navigate sensitive financial discussions appropriately
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail with strong accuracy and integrity in accounting and administrative processes
- Ability to work independently under pressure while effectively managing priorities
- Strong teamwork skills
Salary: Competitive package offered.
