Credit and Collections Administrator

The Credit & Collections Administrator’s main responsibility is to reduce the Company’s overall debt based on the input of the sales team.

  The Credit and Collections Administrator will primarily focus on: 

• Reviewing and approving as appropriate, all orders for delivery
• Reviewing customer accounts for authenticity of transactions
• Liaising with customers on all matters relating to their account
• Conducting regular customer information reviews; update as required to ensure current and accurate information is available
• Ensuring that the Company’s credit and collections policy, as well as credit and payment terms are communicated to all new customers
• Reviewing accounts for credit-worthiness
• Developing payment plans with customers, with the approval of the Credit & Collections Manager, to liquidate overdue balances
• Making recommendations to the Credit & Collections Manager, Credit & Collections Supervisor and/or Credit & Collections Committee re. the credit worthiness of new applicants
• Preparing timely reports for use in Credit & Collections Committee meetings
• Attending monthly Credit & Collections Committee meetings
• Ensuring the Group’s policy re. Returned Cheques is enforced
• Liaising with Collection Agencies where applicable to enforce collection
• Liaising with External Auditors as required
• Ensuring compliance with all regulations – legal, statutory, ISO9001 (where applicable) etc.
• Keeping abreast of global trends and government policy changes and their possible effects on the Group’s ability to collect (Attend workshops and seminars where applicable)
• Conducting any other general duties reasonably assigned

 In order to perform these duties to the highest level the ideal candidate will possess:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Management Studies
• At least two (2) years’ experience in Accounting, experience in Credit & Collections
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in MS Office software applications 
• Ability to implement company policies and procedures