PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Responsible for managing accounts receivable, approving or declining credit orders, and ensuring timely cash conversion while minimising past-due accounts in line with established policies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB:

• Ensure that credit and collection policies, practices, and procedures are consistently applied to the credit requirements of the customer base within defined limits.


• Apply credit limits and policies effectively.


• Analyse credit requests and conduct or oversee investigations.


• Review customer files and make field contacts if necessary.


• Prepare and evaluate credit risk summaries for management approval.


• Ensure adherence to policies to minimise bad debts and increase DSO.


• Apply credit policies and procedures to reduce exposure to bad debts.


• Review and enforce compliance with internal policies and deadlines.


• Collaborate with customers and sales teams to align credit decisions with sales strategies and ensure customer satisfaction.


• Communicate credit decisions to customers and resolve inquiries or disputes.


• Work closely with sales to provide financial information, customer history, and support strategic goals.


• Foster positive customer relationships through effective communication and issue resolution.


• Maintain accurate reporting and continuously improve credit processes to enhance efficiency and ensure compliance.


• Prepare and balance month-end reports, including cashflow and account reconciliations.


• Monitor deviations from credit standards and identify process improvements.


• Lead quality reviews to enhance productivity and efficiency.


• Oversee accurate reconciliation of accounts and cashflow management to support the company's financial health.


• Manage the processing of applicable invoices, rebates, and transport costs.


• Reconcile internal and cash accounts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.


• Conduct regular account reconciliation and provide financial insights to stakeholders.


• Provide day-to-day leadership and functional supervision over the credit team to ensure effective portfolio management.


• Lead and supervise personnel responsible for credit and collections.


• Ensure team adherence to company policies and deadlines.


• Assist in training, problem-solving, and promoting administrative accuracy.


• Support staff in managing complex credit and collection cases.

• Relevant BCom-degree


• 5 Years experience in credit/ collections with direct customer contact.


• At least 3 years supervisory experience in a service environment will be preferred.

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• We are committed to transformation through the appointment of persons from designated groups and potential candidates from these groups will enjoy preference.


• Kindly note that a consumer credit record will be requested in respect of all appointments which involve dealing with cash or finances.


• Should you meet the above requirements and be of the opinion that you can make a contribution to the company, kindly register and apply on our Career Page at www.groupcareers.co.za


• Should we not have contacted you within six weeks of the closing date, you may assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

CLOSING DATE: 27 OCTOBER 2024