Credit Officer

Credit Officer

CREDIT OFFICER

Purpose of the Role

To drive the process of maintaining accounts receivables within agreed tolerance levels and support the maintenance of credit customers' accounts.

Principal Responsibilities

• Manage receivables for assigned key accounts and ensure queries and overdue balances are resolved / cleared in a timely manner,
• Monitor actual collections against target and take necessary actions,
• Assist with evaluating creditworthiness and risks,
• Liaise with Customers and Sales Personnel with respect to queries relating to the Credit function,
• Monitor and report to management on return cheques,
• Research and resolve payment discrepancies,
• Prepare, maintain and submit reports as required.

Key Competences

• Good analytical skills,
• Good oral and written communication skills,
• High level of confidentiality and integrity,
• High level of initiative,
• Strong persuasion and negotiation skills,
• Ability to work independently and deliver timely results with minimal supervision,
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles and applications,
• Practical knowledge of Microsoft tools in particular Excel.

 Minimum Education & Experience

• BSc in Accounting, Finance, Management Studies or related field.
• At least 3 years accounting experience
• Sound knowledge of Credit practices and General Consumption Tax
• Working knowledge of IFRS9 would be an asset.