Revenue Controller wanted urgently: APPLY HERE
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
**Description**
At Pearson, we’re committed to a world that’s always learning and to our talented team who makes it all possible. From bringing lectures vividly to life to turning textbooks into laptop lessons, we are always re-examining the way people learn best, whether it’s one child in our own backyard or an education community across the globe. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who motivate each other to explore new frontiers in an environment that supports and inspires us to always be better. By pushing the boundaries of technology — and each other to surpass these boundaries — we create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the world’s innovations, personal and global, large and small.
Main Purpose Effective management of student contracts ensuring all documents, pricing, transfers are correct before invoicing commences. Ensuring timeously invoicing of all income as per accounting policies and processes.
Key responsibilities
Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Academics and Finance Hub on campus Handle Transfers in and out between campuses
Ensure validity (contract signed and completed in full), accuracy (prices and modules correct and reasonable for the course when compared to planner), completeness (all supporting documents in place) and timely enrolment of contract on SalesForce
Adhere and implement accounting policies and processes of bursaries; one-month cancellation process and financial cancellations on SalesForce and Navision
Follow up on outstanding documentation
Create new students from integration table on Navision timeously
Ensure all currently enrolled students are invoiced timeously and accurately as per set deadlines and policies;
Check enrolment to physical class list to ensure all students are invoiced accordingly
Filing of contracts after invoicing
Monthly sales verification comparing class lists and Sales Force to Navision
Monthly sales verification between class lists and exam registers to Navision Process all credit memos monthly in Navision once approved by Management Attend to student / sponsor queries efficiently and timeously in a professional manner
Refunds (applicable to Tier 1 campuses with no Procurement Controller)
Procurement on campuses with no Procurement Controller (BL;NS;PS;VB)
Cash up of cashiers Preparing bank deposits for collection by cash in transit company
Petty cash control
Any ad hoc duties that may be assigned by the line manager from time to time
**Qualifications**
Core competencies:
Functional
Extensive knowledge of the direct delivery business model and a thorough understanding of how a campus operates.
Customer-centric and diplomatic, ensuring problems are solved effectively whilst focusing on priorities.
Able to identify and improve the effectiveness of procedures and integrated processes in line with best practice and make recommendations for improvements that will deliver high-quality solutions to customers and stakeholders.
A strong communicator.
Experience using Navision and competency in using Excel & Word.
The ideal candidate is excited about being part of a dynamic team.
You love teamwork and are willing to go the extra mile in order to achieve your and the team and department’s goals.
Accountable for achievement of all Revenue performance targets.
Ability to work under pressure, multi-task and prioritize.
Ability to manage and efficiently plan work.
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and an analytical mindset with the willingness to investigate and resolve issues.
Monthly metrics reporting on revenue analysis to Head : Invoicing Control
Strong team worker with ability to work on own initiative
Core competencies:
Leadership Leading Self
Always learning: Discusses data, key industry trends and conditions and understands the implications for their own business area. Welcomes new ways of doing things. Acts on feedback to assess strengths and weaknesses.
Courageous: Asserts opinions on issues. Is willing to make decisions even when there is ambiguity or uncertainty. Recognizes conflict and names the issue.
Ethical: This is guided by a clear moral compass to act with integrity and fairness; treats people honestly and with compassion regardless of level, personality or background, and expect others to do the same. Identifies and escalates ethical issues. Follows through on commitments.
Determined: Sets high standards of performance for self and others. Creates a sense of urgency to achieve results. Persists in the face of obstacles or setbacks, remaining calm and in self-control.
Leading the Business
Customer-focused: Identifies and responds to customer requirements, expectations, and needs. Encourages feedback from customers to continually improve products and services in line with the brand. Aims to exceed customer expectations.
Transformational: Recognises and communicates the need for, and the impact of change. Translates change initiatives into day to day steps. Prepares people to expect and embrace change.
Strategic and visionary: Explains the rationale for initiatives, linking them to the broader vision and strategy. Understands the global business vision and strategy, and links it to their own work.
Innovative: Actively supports new ideas and initiatives. Assesses and communicates the financial impact of new innovations. Routinely tries out new methods, processes and technologies.
Leading others
Develop: Offers coaching or suggestions to others on how to develop strengths (encourages team members to also ‘own’ their development – encourages a two-way process). Helps others identify and address their personal development goals. Seeks and provides feedback on other’s performance and development.
Inspirational: Encourages others to exceed goals and performance standards. Adapts style to meet different situations and stakeholders. Promotes a sense of energy, ownership and personal commitment to the organisation.
Relationship-builder: Encourages collaboration and teamwork within and across groups around the world. Seeks input and involves others in shaping plans that affect them.
Makes it happen: Understands that there are different ways to make decisions to the complexity and urgency of the situation. Establishes goals to get work done that meets the strategic priorities. Holds people accountable for meeting assigned goals.
Experience
At least 3-5 years of experience in a similar role.
High level of communication skills both verbal and written.
Proven track record of process/system improvements.
Proven track record of meeting tight deadlines on a regular basis.
Working in a large global operation dealing with a matrix organization.
Rounded people management and communication skills. Desired
Qualifications
A tertiary qualification in a financial field is a preferable or relevant business experience.
**Primary Location: ** ZA-ZA-Port Elizabeth
**Work Locations: ** ZA-Port Elizabeth-1 Ascot 1 Port Elizabeth 6065
**Job: ** Finance
**Organization: ** Growth
**Employee Status: ** Regular Employee
**Job Type: ** Standard
**Shift: ** Day Job
**Job Posting: ** Jul 26, 2019
**Job Unposting: ** Jul 31, 2019
**Schedule: ** Full-time Regular
**Req ID: ** 1909473
Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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