Credit Controller (m/f)

Description

• An exciting opportunity exists within our Logistics Division for a Credit Controller. The position is based at our offices in Namibia and will report to the Credit Manager. The purpose of the role is to facilitate the achievement of customer collection targets, essential to the profitability of the Company. The successful incumbent will need to manage overdue accounts, reduce the Company’s risk and minimize losses

Duties

• Credit Control Generate and dispatch invoices or PoD’s on time to enable payment
• Receive remittance advice from customers and allocate appropriately
• Process all discounts and rebates for the Retail Supervisor to release before the close of month-end. Clear all allocated cash in the Debtors Accounts
• Prepare stock tolerance journals accurately, matching all debits and credits on the ERP system. Customer Administration
• Maintain compliance to credit limits for each customer and highlight possible non-conformance to the responsible supervisor before they exceed defined limits
• Report on all transactions for 60 days plus to the Retail Supervisor
• Where possible, liaise with customers to rectify account problems before “stop supply” instructions are implemented
• Advise customers when the account has been blocked and ensure that all necessary internal departments are aware of the status of the customer/account
• Claim Processing Investigate pricing claims on the ERP system, print invoices, and review deals on the system
• Schedule the claim on the ERP system for pricing where no valid deal exists and provide supporting documentation to the relevant team members for processing
• Manage stock claims (returns, damaged stock, shortage, etc.) by initiating the document flow. Ensure stock claims are tracked on the ERP system and that queries are finalized
• Manage invalid claims by providing the necessary proof or backup documents to the customer

Requisites

• Matric Relevant Finance Diploma or Degree would be advantageous
• A minimum of 5 years of credit control experience, managing independents and/or wholesale accounts within the FMCG or Logistics industry
• Previous or current experience as a Credit Controller will be advantageous
• Knowledge of Credit management and analysis, Compliance requirements, Credit business processes, and practices
• Attention to detail
• Deadline driven, Results/Goal-oriented
• Working experience on SAP

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted