Assistant Credit Control Manager

Description:

A prominent Southern African supplier of construction materials is presenting an exciting career opportunity within its Finance Business Unit. The unit is looking for an Assistant Credit Control Manager to support the Credit Control Manager, based at the Shared Service Centre.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and approve credit facilities for new and existing customers in line with the company's credit policies.
• Generate reports on overdue accounts and make provisions for potential bad debts.
• Oversee the onboarding process for new customers and provide leadership to the Key Accounts team.
• Manage account rehabilitation efforts to minimize credit risk and exposure.
• Prepare month-end close reports for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct client visits to assess needs and address business concerns.
• Offer strategic guidance on managing high-risk accounts.
• Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key account customers.
• Ensure compliance with service level agreements and implement effective debt recovery processes.
  Job Experience and Skills Required:
  
  • BCom Degree, Diploma in Credit Management, or Credit Management Accreditation (ICM).
  • Minimum 5 years experience in a credit control environment as a Team Leader or Supervisor, with exposure to corporate/key accounts.
  • Manufacturing / Mining exposure would be beneficial.
  • SAP and advanced Excel are non-negotiable.
  • Strong knowledge of credit-related legislation (NCA, CPA, liquidation and business rescue proceedings).
• Proven ability to manage staff and administration systems.

Results-driven with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
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