Debtors Controller

Minimum Requirements: Multicurrency experience International client collections Credit guarantees and credit guarantees insurance experience French-speaking (ability to converse comfortably in French) Duties & Responsibilities: Key responsibilities of the role include the following: Implement credit control procedures: Ensure that all Customer Credit Application forms, CGIC cover applications and Internal Credit Limit Application forms are completed. Assist ECs with this when requested. Debt collection follow up: Review and circulate the debtor Market Report every 2 weeks. Meet with Business Development Managers every two weeks, to review their proposed action on all due debts. Forward all accounts with a debt that is overdue by more than 60 days to the Commercial Director for discussion with Business Development Managers in their weekly meetings. Issue account statements to all clients monthly. Follow up on handed-over debts with the relevant parties. Debtors - clerical function: Prepare Interest invoices & recoup invoices for various items i.e.: commission receivable, freight recovery, and any additional charges. Relieve Debtors clerk when the need arises. Agency Sales and Commission Receivables: Calculate Agency sales and claiming commission from suppliers. CGIC: Administration of Credit Guarantee formalities and policy requirements. Collections from local and international clients Dealing with USD/Euro other International Currency Export/Shipping experience/environment CGIC Reconciliations and allocations We are looking for someone with the following characteristics: Efficient Resourceful Able to speak their mind. Enjoys confrontation. Takes pride in their work. Able to handle pressure and deadlines. Good decision making skills High EQ We are looking for someone with the following experience and skills: Diploma in accounting or a related field with a specific focus on debtors. 3 5 years experience with debtors and credit control Experience in managing a team Ability to speak French would be a huge advantage Experience working on Syspro Intermediate Excel Ability to speak FRENCH