ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT – Credit Control (Auctions)

Description

The successful incumbent will be based at Corporate Office (Windhoek) and report to the Accountant: Debtors & Treasury

Duties

Establishes and maintains an up-to-date database of debtors information with special emphasis on constant updating of credit limits, information and guarantees
Implements and maintains an effective credit control system and credit policies
Communicates overdue debtors on a monthly basis to the Auctions department
Managing debtors accounts:
Sends out collection (reminders/warning) letters to clients
Freezing of accounts
Closing of accounts
Decreasing/ increasing credit limits
Identifying possible bad-debts, get written consent to proceed with legal action, instructing attorneys and monitoring of process
Liaises with attorneys on a frequent basis to collect bad debts
Attends to enquires from Auctions on temporary credit limits and other debtors’ enquiries
Deals with claims of outstanding accounts against deceased estates

Processes new debtors applications:

Conducts a full credit check
Liaises with banks and credit bureau’s
Notifies clients of the outcome
Requisites

Qualifications & Attributes:

Namibian citizenship
A Grade 12 Certificate
Minimum 5 years experience in a debtors department, specifically on legal collections processes, debtor administration and management
Computer literacy (Sage X3 & MS Office with specific regard to Excel)
Proficiency in English
Valid drivers license