Credit Controller (Distribution) - 6 Months Fixed - Term Contract

Introduction : We are looking to recruit a 6-Month Fixed Term Credit Controller to work for United Pharmaceutical Distributors (UPD).

The role will be based at the Roodepoort, Lea Glen branch and will report to the Debtors Supervisor.

Experience in wholesaler reconciliations is critical due to the nature of the distribution business.

Job Purpose : To protect the accounts receivable balance by managing risk in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Responsibilities include:

1. Analyzing risk and profitability.
2. Performing analysis of customer financial statements.
3. Establishing credit limits & risk categories for new customers.
4. Reviewing and updating existing credit limits.
5. Reviewing and releasing credit blocked orders.
6. Distribution client liaison, formal reviews and feedback.
7. Compliance and conformance with ISAE, credit mandates, and KPIs.
8. Minimizing bad debt while maximizing percent current receivables.
9. Maintaining the credit integrity of the client portfolio.
10. Timely reporting of trade information on client account history.
11. Responding to credit inquiries within set service levels (hours).
12. Executing new customer credit applications within set business days.
13. On-going interaction with customers, sales, customer service, credit personnel, and other internal and external customers.
14. Checking credit references.
15. Reviewing and maintaining customer credit files.
16. Financial analysis of high exposure and high risk accounts.
17. Evaluating credit risk and payment trends.
18. Identifying and communicating collection issues with management to minimize credit risk.
19. Providing invoice copies and proofs of delivery to the customer.
20. Identifying payment terms and billing disputes.
21. Researching and resolving duplicate or partial payments.
22. Working with Customer Service, Sales, and customers to resolve collection issues.
23. Providing a customer statement of account as needed.
24. Preparing and providing reporting for management.
25. Researching and resolving unauthorized customer deductions.
26. Performing tasks of SAP Support Specialist.
27. Handling payment application tasks (matching, bank statements, etc.).
28. Managing deduction processing tasks.
29. Maintaining customer master data (within the confines of segregation of duties).

Skills :

1. Credit control and analytical skills.
2. Good communication skills with demonstrated clarity in both spoken and written words.
3. Analytical and judgment skills (ability to take data and support logical, pragmatic, and structured decisions).
4. Investigative and audit skills.

Knowledge :

1. Legislation: NCA, CA, CPA and other relevant legislation & standards.
2. Understanding of credit insurance, credit vetting & legal proceedings.
3. Achievement focus i.e., high energy levels and commitment to end results.
4. Cash forecast, optimizations, and improvement of cash cycles.
5. Proactive results-driven individual with a track record of success.
6. Ability to control a national credit portfolio and deliver to defined KPIs and scorecards.
7. Responsible for sensitive and confidential information and data.

Competencies :

1. Analyzing.
2. Writing and Reporting.
3. Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations.
4. Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives.
5. Coping with Pressures and Setbacks.
6. Adhering to Principles and Values.
7. Relating and Networking.

Desired Experience & Qualifications :

1. Required Minimum Education & Qualifications : Matriculation (HG Maths and Accounting), Diploma in Credit Management.
2. Experience : At least 3 years' experience in credit control in high volume FMCG / Wholesale will be advantageous.
3. Advanced use of MS Office (Excel & Word).

N.B: We endeavor to provide feedback to all candidates whenever possible; however, if you don't hear from us within 14 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.