Credit Control Associate at Seven Up Bottling Company

Job Summary

• Collect and reconcile credit notes and invoices owed to the company.
• Manage customer accounts, ensuring that new customers have healthy credit and that existing customers have settled monthly accounts in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all invoices and support documentation are dispatched in good time to the clients from the billing department.
• Resolve any disputes or complaints from clients to ensure a good business relationship.
• Daily reconciliation of debtor’s accounts.
• Ensure that account statements are sent to customers regularly.
• Verify balance of account receivables to ensure all figures are accurate on the ledger.
• Prepare monthly debtors and collection reports.
• Develop, implement and periodically update the credit control policy.
• Review and report on the accuracy, timeliness and relevance of the financial and other information that is provided for management.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by Credit Control Manager from time to time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Accounting.
• At least 4 years’ relevant working experience, preferably in the manufacturing industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (added advantage).
• Experience in accounting, credit handling and auditing.
• Prior experience working with SAP software and Microsoft Navision.
• FMCG sector knowledge with good understanding of business dynamics of the industry will be an added advantage.

Functional Skills and Competencies:

• Good leadership skills and experience in problem solving, negotiation and turnaround management.
• Highly developed analytical and reporting skills with excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to form effective working relationship with staff and other stakeholders.