Accounts Receivable Officer

Managing allocated credit and cash customer accounts full accounts receivable functions. 

Collect freight and Demurrage outstanding amount in14 Days.

Preparing weekly debtors reports for management.

Monitoring all Accounts Receivable activities to ensure compliance with established procedures and processes.

Reviewing and assessing credit applications and providing recommendations to finance manager.

Assisting in improving the internal controls to improve the AR process 

Liaise with outside debt collections firm and solicitors.

Manage customer master data account information.

Send Weekly/Monthly SOA statement reconciliations to customers.

Develop customer relationships including resolution of queries.

Assist with month end reporting and year end external audit

Proactively work as part of the ZIM Integrated shipping organization to assist other team members and departments to achieve the organizational goals and objectives.

Communicate to all internal and external stakeholders, including ZIM Head office and Banks.

Effective management ensuring timely collections from overdue customers.

Updating of weekly and monthly cash flow forecast & credit analysis. 

Review of aged debtors & credit note reporting and analysis.

Perform general finance duties as required.

Diploma or TAFE Certificate IV / Tertiary qualifications in Commerce or Accounting

Proven experience in a full function accounts receivable role

Minimum 3 years’ experience in Accounts receivable or credit controller role is required

Intermediate level of excel (VLOOKUP & pivot tables are essential).

Positive attitude and can-do approach

Exposure to shipping operations (desirable)