Norton Town Council

Reporting to the Accountant Revenue, the main objective of this position is to promote effective and efficient debt management in Council.

Duties

• Reconcile debtors’ balances to General Ledger and negotiate payment plans

• Maintain regular debtor contact to ensure timely payments

• Resolve overdue accounts within Council’s stipulated debtor days

• Identify socio-economic changes and propose preventive debt measures

• Handle client queries professionally

• Analyze debt and recommend appropriate management actions

• Recommend issuance of rates clearance certificates

• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly and demand reports

• Supervise subordinate staff effectively

• Maintain proper records management

Qualifications

• Business Degree with credit management component

• Five O-Level passes including English and Mathematics/Accounts

• Minimum 3 years’ credit control experience

• Knowledge of debt collection laws and regulations

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Computerized accounting knowledge (advantageous)

• Promun system experience (preferred)

Application Procedure
Interested candidates must submit:

• 8 clearly labelled applications (indicating position)

• 8 certified copies of academic/professional certificates

• Detailed CV (8 copies)

Submit to:
The Town Secretary
Norton Town Council
986 Galloway Road, P.Bag 904
Norton
Dee: d6682359