Group Credit Control Manager

Cape Town

Position Overview
The Group Credit Control Manager is responsible for managing the company's credit control functions across multiple locations and business units. This role involves overseeing the collection of outstanding credit, minimizing financial risk, and ensuring that credit policies are adhered to. The successful candidate will also be instrumental in developing and implementing credit control processes and strategies that improve cash flow and reduce arrears.

Salary & Benefits

The budgeted salary for this role is R35

,000 – R50,000 per calendar month.

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Hybrid working

We recognise the benefits that remote and flexible working brings.

We operate a hybrid working policy that allows our employees to balance time in the office and time from home. Each team within our organisation can decide how to implement this policy. If you have any questions after applying, please reach out to our recruitment team.

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Responsibilities

· Credit Management: Develop and implement effective credit control policies and procedures tailored to the needs of the business.

· Risk Assessment: Conduct credit risk assessments for new and existing clients, setting and maintaining appropriate credit limits.

· Debt Collection: Oversee the collection of outstanding debts to minimize bad debt exposure.

· Reporting: Prepare regular reports on the status of outstanding debts, cash collected and the effectiveness of credit control measures.

· Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of credit controllers, providing guidance and support to ensure optimal performance.

· Client Relations: Maintain positive relationships with clients, addressing credit issues professionally and promptly.

· Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and internal policies.

· Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, such as commercial, legal and finance, to support overall business objectives.

· System Improvement: Identify and implement improvements to the credit control system to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

· Integration: Participate with the integration of other entities from a credit control perspective

· Ad hoc as required by senior management

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience: At least 5 years of experience in credit control or a similar role, with significant exposure to managing a team

• Advantage if exposed to larger group companies

• Relevant Tertiary Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Proficiency with accounting systems and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Microsoft Business Central

About Us:
We are the tech company with people at heart.

At Advania, we believe in empowering people to create sustainable value through the clever use of technology. As one of Microsoft's leading partners in the UK, specialising in Azure, Security, Dynamics 365, and Microsoft 365, we have a proven track record of success in delivering transformational IT services.

Our Selection Process:

We are committed to ensuring an equitable experience for all candidates, regardless of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.

Please do let us know if you’ll need any reasonable adjustments as part of the selection process by highlighting these on your application form.

As part of our commitment to our clients we will need to carry out background checks, including a criminal record check, for all offers of employment. If you have any unspent criminal convictions or questions about the screening process, please notify your recruiter once the application has been submitted.