Accounts Receivables Assistant (VEMCO)

The successful candidate will be responsible for the management of company’s accounts receivable and credit control function, with direct responsibility for “C” and Cash customer accounts.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Enforces set standards for credit granting, development of criteria for credit limits, special terms, etc.
• Contacts "C" and cash customers directly, to follow up on outstanding payments due.
• Identify potential bad and doubtful balances and escalates to the team lead and/or Financial Accountant for action.
• Reviews and recommends accounts for outside collection agencies or legal action and follows through as required.
• Retains records of invoices, deposits, and all correspondence regarding payment collection.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad-hoc forecasting reports for collection expectations.
• Enforces deadlines for payment collection by liaising directly with customers and with the commercial team.
• Monitors cash customer balances daily and follows up with the customer and Commercial team on any balances aged greater than 2 working days.
• Prepares paperwork for submission to Group Legal on delinquent accounts.
• Negotiates with customers in cases when non-payment occurs, escalating to the Management Accountant as necessary.

 Position Requirements: 

• Minimum of five (5) (CXC) passes including Mathematics and English Language.
• Solid understanding of, and experience with accounts receivable and credit control processes and principles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with expert ability to navigate Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with executive customer relationship management, including collection efforts.
• Expertise in following up collections from customers.
• Knowledge of the sales and van sales processes including returns and credits
• Ability to clearly and concisely document findings and communicate same to stakeholders, in an easily understandable format
• Experience in customer service
• Detail oriented
• Ability to work in a team or autonomously and contribute effectively to team performance and goals.
• Time management and multitasking skills.