We are seeking a diligent and proactive Credit Control Executive to join our finance team. In this role, you will be a vital part of our efforts to manage business risk by minimizing bad debts and optimizing our cash flow. You will act as a key liaison between our various distribution depots and external parties to ensure efficient debt recovery and accurate financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities
You will be responsible for maintaining the financial health of our accounts by performing the following tasks:
Debt Recovery & Monitoring: Proactively monitor overdue accounts, taking prompt action to liaise with depots and external parties for efficient debt recovery.
Aging & Reporting: Monitor and reduce aging for accounts exceeding 150 days. Prepare and compile "bad pay-master" lists fortnightly to highlight payment issues.
Account Reconciliation: Follow up with depot managers to ensure timely monthly submissions and offsetting for HYPER B2B (IKA/LKA) payments, as well as ARCN/ARJV issues.
Credit Administration: Process new customer credit applications and manage credit revisions for existing accounts.
Risk & Documentation: Maintain accurate records of all credit control activities, monitor Bank Guarantees, and perform CTOS monitoring tasks.
What We’re Looking For
To succeed in this role, you should be detail-oriented, comfortable with high-volume account management, and able to communicate effectively across different departments.
Analytical Mindset: Ability to review complex account statuses and take initiative in recovery efforts.
Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal skills to effectively liaise with depot managers and external stakeholders.
Organizational Skills: Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, track ongoing follow-ups, and maintain precise documentation.
Financial Aptitude: Familiarity with credit control functions, debt management, and reporting cycles.
