KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Credit and Collection Manager should:
? Create and manage KPIs of collections
? Determines and approves holding of account for stop delivery
? Assesses risks for Credit Limit and Terms
? Manages legal aspects of collections in coordination with accredited collection agencies
? Ensures accuracies of recorded receivables
? Oversee and streamline billing and collections processes
? Identify inefficiencies and purpose, develop and document new concepts and procedures
? Prepare and present reports and data regarding accounts receivable, cash forecasting, projections of receivables and cash collections, and process improvement initiatives
? Ability to collaborate with all departments to promote seamless service to internal customers and external clients.
? Negotiate with clients in non-payment cases
? Ensure completeness of Sales Invoice/ Delivery receipt
? Ensure timely collection of all due receivables
? Prepares and monitors department budget
? Organize filing of invoices, bills, and deposits
? Train team members for effective collection practices.
? Stay updated on industry and legislative changes
? Do other related matters that may be assigned.
? Monitor reconciliation of payments and floating accounts
? Ensure completeness of business documents for all customers upon approval of Credit Terms and Credit Limit.
QUALIFICATIONS
? Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting /Finance
? Preferably a Certified Public Accountant
? 5+ years of Manufacturing/FMCG experience preferred
? 5+ years of Managerial experience is a plus
? Proven ability to perform strategic planning and priority setting for a billing department
? Strong leadership skills with an ability to motivate direct reports
? Excellent communication skills are written and verbal, and internal personal skills SKILLS AND QUALITIES
? Technical Skills:
? Highly proficient in computer software programs such as word processors, spreadsheet programs, accounting software, and database systems
? Strong mathematical skills
? Knowledge of collection laws
? Knowledge of high-volume collections, credit authorization, and billing procedures and practices.