Access World is a global commodity warehousing and logistics business. We specialize in handling, storage, and processing of commodities including non-ferrous and ferrous metals, ferroalloys, project cargo, oil & gas, and other agricultural products. In addition, we are an approved warehouse keeper of the London Metal Exchange, and we provide LME warehousing and associated services to traders, producers, financiers, and consumers of base metals. Access World also acts as collateral manager of ferroalloys, minor metals as well as oil and gas. Regions operate in semi-autonomous offices with their corporate functions including commercial, finance HR, legal, and operations.
Reporting to: Group Credit Manager
Purposes of the position:
To mitigate the risk by ensuring the timely collection of debtors in order to optimize cash flow, reduce outstanding debt to an acceptable level, and ensure the company policies and procedures are adhered to. To timeously alert management of potential bad debts.
Build and maintain customer relationships.
Key Requirements / Responsibilities:
Align and maintain credit control procedures and policies in terms of best practice.
Minimize credit exposure by reviewing new and existing customers' credit limits and credit terms.
Prepare monthly / weekly reports.
Liaise with the legal and compliance department for all legal cases pertaining to bad debt.
Liaise with the operations team to ensure customer requirements are met.
Job Description:
Processing receipts from bank statements.
Correctly allocate receipts to customer accounts.
Follow up on overdue balances.
Proactive telephonic communication with customers.
Processing credit notes.
Preparing cash flow projections.
Monitoring and following up on customer queries.
Effective communication with the operations team and managers to resolve issues raised by customers.
Complete debtor reconciliations and update the schedule of accounts.
Alerting and escalating to management any issues or concerns pertaining to customer accounts.
Releasing of credit check failures and monitoring account balances in terms of credit limits.
Perform KYC procedures on new customers.
Maintaining debtors' records and KYC information / E-filing of application documents.
Liaising with the insurer for new applications and reviews on existing credit covers.
Apply for credit limits with external service providers.
Preparing debtors reports – weekly internal meetings, group and executive reports, consolidation reports.
Print and electronically send statements to all debtors.
Monitoring and reconciling intercompany customer accounts.
Processing rental and sundry income invoices.
Process monthly journals.
Assist with internal and external audits.
Monitor and measure individual and departmental KPIs.
Learning opportunities:
Exposure to group companies with global representation.
Specific requirements for the position:
Knowledge:
Advanced knowledge of Debtors process, policies, and procedures.
Computer literacy, experience in using computer ERP system, Word and Excel (Advanced).
Skills:
Communication skills, strong negotiation skills.
Reporting.
Service-oriented and proactive team player.
Attention to detail.
Competencies:
Time management.
Positive attitude.
Agile.
Ability to manage change.
The ability to work under pressure.
Preferred:
Diploma in Credit Management / Credit Management 1,2 &3.
5 years' experience in a Debtors Function within a Logistics Organisation.
Proven track record in effective credit management.
Interested applicants please email your resume to: ******
Closing date: 21st October 2024
Job Features
Job Category
Debtors, Finance
Experience
5+ Years
Posted Date
18/10/2024
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