Credit Control Specialist

The role will be working on the improvement of Working Capital KPI’s, like DSO, BPDSO and make improvements to target and execute the Credit Policy to guarantee a high level of compliance.

Responsibilities:

• The role will be working as part of the Credit and Collection Department and will be reporting to the Credit & Collection Manager
• Performs collection activities on due invoices and dunning procedures,
• Credit checks on new and existing customers.
• Monitoring debtor balances to ensure a reduction in debtors Days Sales Outstanding (DSO)
• Ensure the way of working is compliant with the Global Credit Policy and Level of Authority documents,
• Ensure business processes operate effectively to an appropriate level of fiscal compliance,
• Ensure accurate and timely collection of current and overdue receivables,
• Monitor and review credit limits in compliance with the Global Credit Policy and make sure these credit limits are communicated with the relevant regions.
• Monitor and advice on the local portfolio’s including the A/R report and communicate pro-active recommendations with ultimate purpose to minimize losses,
• Deliver continuous improvement by advising on credit risk related processes & services to the organization.

Qualifications:

• At least 1 year working experience in the accounting area of credit and collections,
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail (including the necessary paperwork) and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously,
• Promptness and good communication with other departments
• Fluent English in speaking and writing is a must
• Inquisitive, pro-active and precise
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel (Reporting purposes).