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Access World is a global commodity warehousing and logistics business. We specialize in handling, storage, and processing of commodities including non-ferrous and ferrous metals, ferroalloys, project cargo, oil & gas, and other agricultural products. In addition, we are an approved warehouse keeper of the London Metal Exchange, and we provide LME warehousing and associated services to traders, producers, financiers, and consumers of base metals. In addition, we provide physical warehouse and related logistics services for commodities such as cocoa beans, rubber, cotton, and other agricultural products. Access World also acts as collateral manager of ferroalloys, minor metals as well as oil and gas. Regions operate in semi-autonomous offices with their corporate functions including commercial, finance HR, legal, and operations.
Reporting to: Group Credit Manager
Purposes of the position:

• To mitigate the risk by ensure the timeous collection of debtors in order to optimize cash flow, reduce outstanding debt to an acceptable level, ensure the company policies and procedures are adhered. To timeously alert management of potential bad debts.
• Build and maintaining customer relationship.

Key Requirements / Responsibilities:

• Align and maintain credit control procedures and policies in terms of best practice.
• Minimise credit exposure by reviewing new and existing customers credit limits and credit terms.
• Prepare monthly / weekly reports.
• Liaise with legal and compliance department for all legal cases pertaining to bad debt.
• Liaise with operations team to ensure customer requirement are met.

Job Description:

• Processing receipts from bank statements.
• Correctly allocate receipts to customer accounts.
• Follow-up on overdue balances.
• Proactive telephonic communication with customers.
• Processing credit notes.
• Preparing cash flow projections.
• Monitoring and following up on customer queries.
• Effective communication with operations Team and managers to resolve issues raised by customers.
• Complete debtor recons and update schedule of accounts.
• Alerting and escalating to management on any issues or concerns pertaining to customer accounts.
• Releasing of credit check failures and monitoring account balances in terms of credit limits.
• Perform KYC procedures on new customers.
• Maintaining debtors’ records and KYC information / E-filing of application documents.
• Liaising with the Insurer for new applications, and reviews on existing credit covers.
• Apply for credit limits with external service provider.
• Preparing debtors reports – weekly internal meetings, group and exec reports, consolidation reports.
• Print and electronically send statements to all debtors.
• Monitoring, Reconciling intercompany customer accounts.
• Processing rental and sundry income invoices.
• Process Monthly Journals.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Monitor and Measure individual and departmental KPI’s.

Learning opportunities:
Exposure to group companies with global representation.
Specific requirements for the position:

• Knowledge:
  • Advanced knowledge of Debtors process, policies, and procedures.
  • Computer literacy, experience in using computer ERP system, word and excel (Advanced).

• Skills:
  • Communication Skills, Strong negotiation skills.
  • Reporting.
  • Service-oriented and proactive team player.
  • Attention to detail.

• Competencies:
  • Time management.
  • Positive attitude.
  • Agile.
  • Ability to manage change.
  • The ability to work under pressure.

• Preferred:
  • Diploma in Credit Management / Credit Management 1,2 &3.
  • 5 years’ experience in a Debtors Function within a Logistics Organisation.
  • Proven Track record in effective credit management.

Interested Applicants please email your resume to afr_recruitment@accessworld.com
Closing date: 21st October 2024

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