Agra is recruiting an Assistant Accountant: Credit Control (Auctions), to be based in Windhoek, Namibia.
Description
- The successful incumbent will be based at Corporate Office (Windhoek) and report to the Accountant: Debtors & Treasury
Duties
- Establishes and maintains an up-to-date database of debtors information with special emphasis on constant updating of credit limits, information and guarantees
- Implements and maintains an effective credit control system and credit policies
- Communicates overdue debtors on a monthly basis to the Auctions department
- Managing debtors accounts:
- Sends out collection (reminders/warning) letters to clients
- Freezing of accounts
- Closing of accounts
- Decreasing/ increasing credit limits
- Identifying possible bad-debts, get written consent to proceed with legal action, instructing attorneys and monitoring of process
- Liaises with attorneys on a frequent basis to collect bad debts
- Attends to enquires from Auctions on temporary credit limits and other debtors’ enquiries
- Deals with claims of outstanding accounts against deceased estates
- Processes new debtors applications:
- Conducts a full credit check
- Liaises with banks and credit bureau’s
- Notifies clients of the outcome
Requisites
- Qualifications & Attributes:
- Namibian citizenship
- A Grade 12 Certificate
- Minimum 5 years experience in a debtors department, specifically on legal collections processes, debtor administration and management
- Computer literacy (Sage X3 & MS Office with specific regard to Excel)
- Proficiency in English
- Valid drivers license
Notes
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
- Agra Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer and suitably qualified Namibian citizens from designated groups as defined in the Namibian Affirmative Action Act (1998), are encouraged to apply
How to Apply
1. Documentation
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
2. Application
- Send your Documentation to Human Resources at humanresources@agra.com.na with the Subject line “Assistant Accountant: Credit Control (Auctions)”
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