Creditor Controller

**Oxford University Press Southern Africa**

Oxford University Press advances knowledge and learning of all kinds, from a child reading their first words to a researcher expanding the frontiers of their field. Our work is constantly evolving, and the possibilities are endless. We strive to help more and more people around the world achieve their potential.

Oxford University Press is a department of the University of Oxford. It is our mission to further the University's objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide.

**Creditor Controller**

**(Permanent position)**

Oxford University Press is looking for a Credit Controller that can reduce debtor days by minimizing the risk of irrecoverable sales and by building effective and constructive relationships with debtors. The Credit Controller will be reporting to the Credit & Collections Manager. This post is based in Goodwood.

**Principal Accountabilities**:

- Ensure timely payments collection while maintain a high level of customer retention.
- Reconciling and managing complex accounts
- New Accounts on boarding using external / 3rd party vetting systems.
- Monitoring debtor balances to ensure a reduction in debtors DSO
- Ensuring credit and collection policies and procedures are followed within your team.
- Liaising effectively and confidently with a range of stakeholders internally and externally.

**Qualifications and Experience**
- Relevant working experience in credit control
- Certificate in Credit Management, Diploma or Degree in Finance or Accounting
- Knowledge of the current credit legislation is vital
- Excellent MS Office Excel Skills
- Knowledge of the publishing industry advantageous
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- SAP knowledge and experience
- Experience in working with large ERP systems

**Attributes**:

- Action and delivery oriented
- Ability to relentlessly focus on optimizing cash flow
- Good business acumen for problem solving
- Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise a demanding workload
- Positive attitude
- Deadline-driven
- Meticulous and strong attention to detail
- Openness to change
- Displays ethical behaviour
- Supports teamwork and empowers others to achieve their objectives

**Oxford offers the following**:

- Remuneration will be commensurate with experience
- Pension and medical aid benefits
- Statutory leave
- Training opportunities
- Engaging work in a rewarding and ethical environment.

Closing date: 14 July 2023