Credit Controller

Mediclinic Southern Africa Corporate Office | Bellville, Cape Town | South Africa

Closing date: 09/06/2026

Number of positions: 1

Recruiter name: Lerato Khati

Reference number: 70566

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Permanent

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To minimise the financial risk of the organisation proactively and ensuring maximum collection of outstanding debt.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Collect outstanding debt within the set benchmark
• Proactively identify, manage and address financial risks
• Ensure effective utilisation of available resources to achieve optimal efficiencies
• Ensure client satisfaction with all stakeholders through effective communication / To communicate with all relevant stakeholders and maintain communication records

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION

• Grade 12 with Subjects in Accounting or Equivalent Tertiary Qualification

DESIRED EDUCATION

• Certificate or Diploma in Management Accounting / Accounting, or a relevant Financial / Business Certificate or Diploma

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

• 2-3 years' work experience in a financial environment and/or Debt collection experience

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience as a Credit Controller, experience in a healthcare environment, and SAP Accounting Software

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Demonstrates competence in SAP and the application thereof for the purpose of credit control (e.g. all programs linked to the job profile, e.g. Age Analysis, FBL5N, Enquiries, Customer Narrations and Reports)
• Demonstrates strong knowledge and consistent application of ER24 Patient Administration policies, including account submission, follow-ups, discounts, unassigned payments, overpayments, bad debts, and journals.
• Relevant aspects of applicable statutory acts (e.g. Medical Schemes Act, Workman's Compensation Act, National Credit Act, Consumer Protection Act, POPIA, GDPR, PMB, etc.)
• Funder/Medical scheme contracts and the application of authorisation and motivation of the level of care
• Understanding of medical aid, assistance company, corporate and branch agreement requirements and the application / implications thereof
• Sound financial knowledge of accounting principles and procedures (e.g. reconciliations, debits and credits, adjustment journals, etc.)
• Demonstrate basic proficiency in Excel (e.g. searches, filters, Vlookup, workbooks, etc.)
• Computer literacy (e.g. Microsoft Office and intranet applications)

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

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