Reporting to: Financial Controller: Commercial, Tax & Compliance
Location:Tanga
Key responsibilities:
Maintain and improve debtors Days Sales outstanding while maintaining minimum bad debts provision as per company policy and procedures.
Principle Accountabilities:
Credit control of local credit and international credit customers within the limits of the credit control policy and procedures.
Recommendation and implementation of credit guidelines for credit ratings, credit worthiness and debt collections as required using discretion, judgment and credit control skills.
Interact with internal and external customers in a professional and respectful manner
Debt collection including but not limited to: Negotiate commitment to make settlement payments. Minimise debtors days sales outstanding (DSO) through pro-active collection strategies.
Determine customers qualifying for the remedial process in accordance with the Credit Control Policy and Procedure. Negotiate the remedial terms and conditions as well as manage debt on remedial accounts in accordance with remedial terms and conditions agreed.
Ensure that the customers complete the standard company credit application forms. Manage provision of supporting documentation for review of existing credit facilities. Ensure that the customers conduct their accounts according to approved credit limits
Ensure customer feedback.
Ultimate responsible for safe working practices especially areas of responsibility.
Environment: Ensure environmental procedures are complied with, identify and manage the environmental aspects and impacts in his/her area and instill environmental awareness culture in his/her area.
Any other duties as may be assigned
Key requirements:
Education
Advance Diploma in Accountancy/ Bachelor of Commerce
Professional Qualification, CPA/ACCA will be an added advantage
Experience
At least 3 years’ experience in a credit control function
Knowledge & Skills
Knowledge of the Credit Control System – SAP, Alkon
Computer Skills in Microsoft office with emphasis on spread sheet development
Interactive skills with customers to recover debt whilst maintaining goodwill
Knowledge of credit management
Willingness to take on additional projects
Team Player
Assertive
Empathy
Salary and Benefits
The Company offers attractive salary and benefits in line with the candidate’s qualifications, skills and experience.
Interested individuals may apply for the job by submitting their CV and copies of relevant certificates to vacancies@simbacement.co.tz