Credit Manager is responsible for all aspects and activities related to managing the credit department and making decisions concerning credit limits, acceptable levels of risk, terms of payment, and enforcement actions with the customers.
This function is combined with Accounts Receivable and Collections into one department.
Main Objectives:Manage the credit department;Collections, credits, and general customer relations;Managing credit insurance and customer limits;Maintenance and protection of master data as per POPIA;Adhering to deadlines for reporting, month-end closing, reports, and journals.Main Responsibilities and Activities:Management of day-to-day tasks, functions, and responsibilities of the entire department.Manage and close all open internal and external audit findings.Management of returns process (IBE) with Debtors Administrator.All commercial agreements should be maintained and loaded in SAP.Collections, Credits, and General Customer Relations:End-to-end customer management and duties for assigned customers.Collection: receivables & ageing.Monthly reconciliation of customer accounts.Maintaining trade terms renewals and agreements.Run weekly reports ensuring invoices are generated, credit notes are done, and follow up on outstanding sales order list for customers.Specific attention and support to managing open order credit note requests and any other claims or short payments with assigned customers within the expected turnaround time.Management of customer returns (CDs).Responsible for customer portals functionality.Execution as per Credit Management Policy and timelines.Maintenance and Protection of Master Data as per POPIAJob ProfileQualifications:The candidate should have a Degree or Diploma in a commerce-related field.3+ years of credit management experience.FMCG or Wholesale industry experience will be beneficial.Skills Required:Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Ability to work under pressure.Leadership.Attention to detail.Adaptability.Advanced MS Excel proficiency.Credit policy management.Customer-centered approach.Benefits:Pension.Medical Aid.Incentive bonus.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, rejecting and condemning any form of discrimination including discrimination based on age, gender, sexual orientation, health, race, nationality, cultural background, political opinions, religious beliefs, and membership of associations and trade unions.
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