Credit Controller

LIFE Healthcare Group; Rosebank; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Credit Controller to manage the credit control process at their Head Office. The successful candidate will ensure efficient administration, manage accounts, and build relationships with various stakeholders. Candidates should have a Grade 12 qualification and relevant experience in credit control, particularly in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 qualification is essential.
• Credit control experience in a medical aid or hospital setting preferred.
• Understanding of the Private Healthcare industry is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate administration of the credit control function.
• Manage hospital DSO’s in line with budget.
• Develop relationships with internal and external customers.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analysis

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Grade 12 qualification

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

A vacancy exists for a Credit Controller, based at Life Healthcare Head Office in Dunkeld, reporting to Razeenah Khan– Key accounts manager. The successful candidate should have strong business acumen and the ability to coordinate, implement, and sustain the credit control process through empowering and influencing.

Function

Finance/Administration Facility National Credit Risk Department | Head Office

Position

Credit Controller

Introduction

A vacancy exists for a Credit Controller, based at Life Healthcare Head Office in Dunkeld, reporting to Razeenah Khan– Key accounts manager. The successful candidate should have strong business acumen and the ability to coordinate, implement, and sustain the credit control process through empowering and influencing.

Critical Outputs

• Ensuring accurate and efficient administration of the credit control function.
• Follow up on all accounts in accordance with working protocols.
• Manage hospital DSO’s in line with budget per unit.
• This role includes responsibilities for more than one business unit.
• Manage age analysis in accordance with Life Healthcare protocols, targets, and objectives.
• Develop sound relationships with internal and external customers, including patients, funders, doctors, and private patients.
• Ensure compliance with working procedures and quality standards.
• Accurately process medical aid remittances and resolve short payments.
• Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.

Requirements

• Grade 12 qualification.
• Credit control experience, preferably in a medical aid or hospital setting.
• Experience in medical aid collections or administration is advantageous.
• Experience in the Healthcare environment.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Understanding of the Private Healthcare industry, its challenges, and key players.
• Proficiency in computer skills.

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis, and judgment.
• Resilience.
• Ability to engage with diverse groups.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Drive and energy.
• Relationship building.
• Customer responsiveness.
• Leadership by example.
• Ethical conduct.
• Orientation towards excellence.

Application email: [e-mail]. Closing date: Friday, May 16, 2025.

Internal applicants are encouraged to discuss their applications with their line managers. External candidates will also be considered.

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Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.