CREDIT CONTROLLER
Cape Town
Manufacturing Industry

Broad Purpose / Function:

We have a unique opportunity available for a Credit Controller with one of our leading manufacturing companies in the Cape Town.

If you are a dynamic, energetic and goal driven individual with a passion for finance, and a proven track record of at least 5 years in the FMCG industry as a Credit Controller, this position might be the right fit for you.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of customer accounts
• Adherence to the financial control environment
• Reconcile and review all open items on account to ensure items do not age and are resolved in good time
• Build relationships with Shared Service Centre in Manila (for payment processing)
• Effectively manage customer claims to ensure credit notes are posted accurately and in good time
• Liaise with customer team and external resources to understand customer risk profiles
• Manage customer master data on existing accounts and new accounts opened
• Manage trade promotion processes to ensure trade promotion invoices are credited or paid on a weekly basis
• Send monthly statements to customers
• Manage and build on relationships with Customer Services, Supply Chain and Commercial teams to ensure effective process flows
• Positively contribute to the Accounts Receivable team and ensure team goals are met

Qualifications:
• Matric (Accounting or Math’s advantageous)
• Credit Management 1, 2 and 3 (Advantageous)
• At least 5 Years in Accounts Receivable in the FMCG industry
• SAP Experience (Advantageous)
• Advanced Excel Skills
Experience:
• At least 5 years’ experience in a Credit Control environment
• Proven track record in a FMCG environment
• Working knowledge of customer accounts and claims
• SAP experience would be advantageous
• Excel intermediate skills
• Strong communication skills
Key
• Team Player
• Goal driven
• Assertive yet diplomatic
• Proactive
• Energetic
• Ambitious
• Dynamic
• Positive Attitude