Credit Control Manager

FrieslandCampina

Accounting, Auditing & Finance

To manage and control the credit portfolio of the company, ensuring financial risk is minimized while supporting commercial growth. This role acts as a strategic partner to the business, providing financial insights and governance to drive sustainable performance.
What We Ask

• B.Sc/HND degree in any discipline with minimum of second class lower degree/upper credit
• Experience working as finance business partner preferably in an FMCG.
Any professional accounting qualification is an added advantage/plus

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What We Offer

• A dynamic, challenging, and innovative work environment.
• We believe in nourishing growth and offer training and personal development.
Competitive remuneration package

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Vacancy Description

• Credit Portfolio Management
• Maintain and manage the customer credit portfolio and master data, ensuring all legal documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Evaluate credit eligibility of new and existing customers, providing detailed analysis and justification for credit approvals.
• Monitor Bank guarantees and other financial instruments to control customer credit risk.
• Review and adjust credit limits and payment terms in alignment with company policy and prevailing market conditions.
Define KPI’s and implement adequate measurements Ensuring the execution and optimization of Credit policy within the Commercial business, in accordance with the corporate guidelines.

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2 Financial Reporting and Month-End Closing

• Complete month-end closing procedures, including documentation reviews and reconciliations.
• Maintain monthly reporting systems for debtor age analysis and prepare customer statements of account.
• Reconcile trade disputes and collaborate with receivables teams to support business activities. Provide receivables and cash flow projections to aid strategic planning.
• 3. Performance Analysis and Forecasting
  • Prepare credit performance reports and analyze historical data to forecast customer financial behavior. Deliver business intelligence insights to mitigate risks and identify growth opportunities.
• Compliance and Governance
  • Ensure compliance with IFRS/Company standards for ageing and bad debt provisions.
  • Collaborate with legal teams on debt recovery initiatives and develop new control policies to enhance operational efficiency and governance.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Confirm and perform credit release with supply chain customer service.
  • Manage customer dispute with the sales managers.
  Build and maintain strong relationships with banking partners and internal stakeholders.
  
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Support Other Commercial Business Activities As Required.
Staying true to who you really are, that is your starting point at FrieslandCampina. Because it is precisely by embracing our differences that we can grow together. We want to create a working environment that allows all employees to bring their best and authentic selves. If who we are suits you, but you're not sure if you're the best fit for the role, we still encourage you to apply so we can help you find the role that fits you best.
Team Details
Finance Manager, Sales Team and other Finance Team
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