Credit Controller

Position description

**Type of assignment**:

- Full-time Regular

**Function**:

- Support function - Finance

**Job title**:

- Credit Controller / FFW Local Accounting Assistant M/F

**Position requirements and constraints (working hours )**:

- N/A

**Job description**:

- KPA's
- Establishing credit limits and evaluating the creditworthiness of customers.
- Develop and implement effective credit control policies and procedures to minimise credit risk and improve collection efficiency.
- Managing credit and receivable accounts to contribute to the organisation's overall financial stability and profitability.
- Monitoring credit exposure and minimising bad debt risks at the organisation.
- Maintaining positive relationships with customers, while effectively mitigating credit risks and ensuring timely collections.
- Conduct regular credit reviews and reassess credit limits based on payment history and changes in creditworthiness.
- Coordinating with other departments such as sales, customer service and finance to manage all credit-related matters appropriately.

Specific Remarks:

- Monitor and manage the credit control processes, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Evaluate and assess the creditworthiness of new and existing customers through financial analysis, credit checks and payment history review.
- Set appropriate credit limits for customers based on risk assessment and maintain accurate credit files and records.
- Monitor customer accounts to ensure timely payments and address any payment delays or discrepancies promptly.
- Engage with customers to establish payment plans, negotiate payment terms, and resolve billing inquiries or disputes.
- Develop and implement strategies to minimise late or non-payment by customers, including initiating collection actions and negotiating payment plans.
- Generate regular reports on accounts receivable, collections and credit risk to management, highlighting areas of concern or improvement opportunities.
- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices related to credit control and propose process enhancements or system improvements when necessary.
- Maintain strong relationships with customers, providing excellent customer service and addressing their queries or concerns related to credit matters.

**Applicant's profile**:

- 5 - 10 years experience in Freight Debt collection
Excellent communication skills
Confidence and persistence
Good analytical & numeracy skills
Minimum Matric
Credit management degree / diploma / certificate would be advantageous

**Working time (%)**:

- 100

Position location

**Position place**:

- Africa, South Africa, Gauteng

**Location**:

- Johannesburg Office

**Minimum level of education required**:

- SECONDARY SCHOOL VOCATIONAL CERTIFICATE

**Years of experience in similar position**:

- Confirmed (5 to 10 years of experience)

**Driving license**:

- N/A

General information

**Legal entity**:
GEODIS is a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. As a growth partner to its clients, GEODIS specializes in five lines of business: Supply Chain Optimization, Global Freight Forwarding, Global Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and European Road Network. With a global network spanning nearly 170 countries and more than 53, 000 employees, GEODIS is ranked no. 6 in its sector across the world. In 2023, GEODIS generated €11.6 billion in revenue. GEODIS is a company owned by SNCF Group.
This position is also open to anyone recognized as a disabled worker.

**Reference**:2024-14269

**Line Of Business**:

- FREIGHT MANAGEMENT