Billing Clerk – Westville – Durban

The overall purpose of this position is to assist and maintain billing and credit queries and ensure accurate figures for the operational branch.
Minimum Requirements:

Minimum Matric Certificate and /or relevant post Matric qualifications.
Some knowledge of the full function of debtors, credit control and reconciliation are essential.
SAP knowledge would be an advantage.
Proficiency in MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint is essential.
Accuracy and high methodical working methods are required.
Ability to liaise professionally with personnel at all levels.
Ability to work without supervision, under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
Previous experience in the security environment would be an advantage.

Key Performance Areas: (not totally inclusive):

Receiving instructions via sales orders, memos and e-mails, to load and bill new contracts for branches (assisting where applicable and necessary).
Processing billing / credit notes related to services provided within the group.
Generating, printing, and distributing posting sheets for the branches.
Ensuring that monthly invoicing and credits are correct and all revenue for a month is loaded on time.
Doing month end reports for the branches and distributing the final reports to top management.
Constant communication with branches to address any other queries or billing related problems that the branches may need assistance with.
Doing all amendments, increases and terminations on existing contracts
Processing and capturing of orders on the system
Assisting Credit Controllers
Processing credit notes
Printing posting lists
Assisting with queries relating to the Billing Department
Printing invoices

Other personality attributes:

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with diplomacy and tact and ability to interact effectively at all levels.
Should be able to work independently, proactively and use initiative.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Accuracy and high methodical working methods are required.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle office matters with utmost professionalism.
Computer literacy – Excel, Word, SAP, Outlook
Should be prepared to work overtime.