Regional Collections Manager / Credit Manager

SUMMARY:
Urgently seeking an experienced and qualified Regional Collections Manager / Credit Manager with International experience on a Contract basis. POSITION INFO:

The Credit Manager position is accountable for the entire credit granting process, including the consistent application of a credit policy, periodic credit reviews of existing customers, and the assessment of the creditworthiness of potential customers, with the goal of optimizing the mix of company sales and bad debt losses. Desired Qualifications:

• A minimum 5 years experience in Credit and Collections
• Bachelors degree in accounting, finance or related field
• Vast understanding of credit reporting agencies (Transunion)
• Proficient in reading / interpreting financial statements for the purpose of underwriting credit
• Excellent written and verbal communications
• Ability to manage relationships both internally and externally
• Strong audit background, problem solving and customer service skills
• Fast paced environment
• the ability to work to strict deadlines
• negotiation skills
• the ability to explain financial matters clearly
• administrative and computer skills, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, COGNOS, PeopleSoft and SUN
• Good team skills
• The ability to work in a team and individually
• Sound decision-making
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good attention to detail
• The ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Good business judgment
• A good head for numbers

Working Conditions: Works in a fast-paced office environment. Expected to travel to customer locations on short notice to conduct negotiations. Overtime will be necessary. Position is based in the East Rand, JHB. Reporting into the Financial Director.