Credit Manager

Job Description:

This position reports to the Administration Manager and is responsible for the following:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish and maintain sound interpersonal relationships with the various internal and external customers to ensure the achievement of business goals.
• Minimise bad debts through the review and construction of sound credit policies and ensuring productive and efficient collection techniques.
• Effective Credit Control Management by ensuring adequate control of debt collection and maintaining budgeted debtors day.
• Effective and timeous month end processing with particular reference to the production of month end statements and the reconciliation of the age analysis and relevant control accounts
• Effective Management of legal processes by handing customers over to attorney for collection and where necessary institute litigation in consultation with the Admin Manager.
• Management of the credit insurance cover
• People Management and Development
• Prepare and manage the budget in line with company’s financial policies and procedures.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Matric and Diploma in Credit Management
• Minimum seven years credit control experience.
• Ability to manage a large debtors book
• Good computer knowledge with particular reference to Office and SAP accounts receivable module
• 5 years previous Managerial Experience

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Innovative customer / internal partner strategies, management and focus
• Performance Management
• Inspirational leadership
• Team work (cross functional, across businesses and countries)
• Analytical Clarity
• Operational Effectiveness
• Safety and environment focus
• Communication and Negotiation Skills