Midrand: Regional Credit Control Manager posted by Fidelity Services Group

Purpose of the role Manages the Credit Control Department for Fidelity ADT and is responsible for ensuring the smooth running of all credit, billing and collections functions within the business. This will involve meeting cash collection targets, achieving average debtor day KPIs, initiating legal action and minimizing bad debts. Key responsibilities Manage department for billing cash allocations and collections aligned to support the overall organisational strategy Create a strategy around implementing change and continuous improvements Establish a culture and work environment within the department that is customer service focussed and focussed on process improvement Ensure proper control environment and compliance with applicable legislation including GAAP, Companies Act, Sarbanes Oxley, etc Develop and implements goals, policies, priorities and procedures related to reporting and processes within the debtors control environment and ensure that they are consistently applied. Train and development quality team Implement and manage effective debt management procedures wrt outstanding debts, debt write offs and debt collection Ensure Accuracy of National Customer database/records Ensure legal compliance and accurate record keeping Approve, monitor and maintain customer credit limits Manage and control existing customer account base to minimise credit risk of company Review and control new credit applications and propose credit to be granted Ensure Debtors and Sales Administration is performed effectively and timeously including authorisation of credit notes, processing of sales invoices and customer contracts timeously and accurately Dispute management managing and responding to customer queries/disputes Generate appropriate daily, weekly and monthly reports on debtors Develop plans to improve Debtors Book Weekly analysis of credit notes to understand source and take action to reduce credit note quantity and value Determine the effectiveness of incentive schemes and recommend improvements where appropriate Creating strategy around implementing change and continuous improvements Liaise with relevant credit buro(s) and attorneys to manage the companys credit book Generate appropriate daily, weekly and monthly reports on debtors Sign off and release credit notes as per DOA, analyse reasons and implement process improvements Master data management Qualifications and experience: B Comm. degree or equivalent with specialization in finance Diploma in Credit Management Level 3 or equivalent Extensive knowledge of-applicable legislation 8-10 years experience in a Credit control department Experience in a centralized environment and system implementation will be advantageous Experience in Six Sigma/Lean/Process efficiencies will be advantageous Extensive experience in managing a credit control department Excellent MS Office Skills Competencies: Attention to detail Problem solving ability Business acumen Ability to challenge existing processes Assertiveness Excellent communication skills written & verbal We reserve the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position. Whilst preference is given to existing employees at all times and the choice made is purely on merit, Historically Disadvantaged Candidates and Black Female Candidates are encouraged and supported in the FSG team. Whilst black female candidates will be given priority as per our transformation policy subject to the above criteria. Fidelity Services Group (Pty) Ltd supports global fair practice and business ethics on continuous development of our human capital as the key resource to our success in the markets in which we participate. Should you not be contacted regarding this position within 10 working days from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.