Industry: FMCG
Job Summary: A major FMCG company requires the expertise of an assertive and
dedicated Credit Controller with proven experience dealing with large FMCG
accounts.
The Senior Credit Controller will be
establishing credit worthiness and granting credit, collecting on debtors
accounts, performing account reconciliations and visiting debtors to resolve
all queries and discrepancies.
Job Roles:
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Billing of customers.
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Collect all outstanding debt from
customers as per set targets.
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To reconcile debtors accounts to
ensure accounts up to-date
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Preparation and processing of
financial claims
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Preparation and processing of
Accounts receivable pricing claims
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Circulate debtor statements to
clients as per set timelines.
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Perform regular visits to clients for
collection of outstanding payments.
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Manage disputes related to
outstanding payments.
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Ensure all customer reconciliation
issues are raised and sorted and/or escalated to the line manager
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Prepare demand letters for issuance
to clients where appropriate and as per policy.
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Update the customer database with
current contact details
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Provide daily updates and weekly
reports on debt collection.
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Negotiate re-payment plans
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Maintain contact with clients
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Resolve queries both internally and
externally around outstanding invoices
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Prepare weekly and monthly collection
reports.
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Ensure customer credit limits and
terms are maintained.
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Establish and maintain good client
relationships, both internally and externally at all levels.
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Ensuring credit and collection
policies and procedures are followed within your team
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Liaising with customers, as well as
internal personnel including the sales team
Education & Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Commerce
(Accounting option)
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Masters Degree in Accounting,
Commerce or equivalent
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CPA K
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Knowledge of SAP
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FMCG industry experience is an added
advantage
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13 years in experience 5 of which
should have been spent in management position
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In depth knowledge of modern Credit
Management Systems & Processes.
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Working Knowledge of Sage Pastel
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Proficiency in Ms-Office
Applications, Excel and Accounting Software
Skills:
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Strong analytical skills and
attention to detail
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Good business acumen for problem
solving
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Preferably experience in
International Trading and Distribution operations
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Financial risk management experience.
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Competency with large ERP systems
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Confidence to deal with a range of
stakeholders
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Excellent time management skills and
ability to prioritize a demanding workload
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to
strictly email their cover letter and CV, to recruit@hrmconnection.com before
the end of day 31st March 2020.
Only short listed candidates will be
contacted
