Description:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Educational Qualifications
National Diploma or Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting (NQF 7). Credit Management Diploma (Institute of Credit Management of South Africa highly advantageous).Experience
58 years of progressive experience in credit control or credit management. Minimum 5 years in a supervisory or management role. Experience in a manufacturing and/or FMCG or sales-driven environment preferred. Proven experience in managing large debtor books and trade credit risk. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIESCredit Risk Management
Develop and maintain the companys credit policy and procedures. Conduct credit assessments and evaluate new and existing customers. Approve or recommend credit limits and terms in line with policy. Monitor credit exposure and portfolio risk regularly. Maintain updated customer risk ratings and ensure compliance with credit terms.Accounts Receivable Management
Oversee daily debtor collections and allocate payments accurately. Review the age analysis weekly and take corrective actions for overdue accounts. Negotiate and manage payment arrangements where necessary. Work closely with the sales team to address disputed invoices. Recommend write-offs and provisions as per company policy. Customer Relationship & SupportCommunicate credit terms clearly to customers. Resolve customer account queries promptly. Liaise with the sales department to align credit decisions with commercial strategies. Support customers with documentation and payment arrangements when required. Attend key account review meetings to manage credit-related risks.
Contract Administration
Oversee and ensure the effective management of the contract administration process, including contract tracking, document control, renewals, and closures. Monitor that all contract-related documentation is maintained accurately, securely, and is audit-ready. Ensure that key contract milestones, renewals, and closures are tracked and actioned on time and custodians notified. Review periodic reports on contract status, compliance, and risks, and ensure that corrective actions are implemented where necessary. Ensure compliance with internal policies, legal standards, and regulatory requirements in all contract administration activities. Identify process improvements and support training or awareness initiatives for staff involved in contract administration. Liaise with internal stakeholders (e.g., legal, procurement, finance) to resolve escalated contract administration issues. Hol
08 Jan 2026;
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gumtree.co.za