Role Outline
A Biling and Accounts Receivable Manager is responsible for managing a team that recovers unpaid debt/money/outstanding owed to the organization.
The debts may be fromeither business (commercial collection) or individuals (consumer collection). The credit function plays a vitalrole in the finance department to ensure that invoices are paid on time to assist the organization.
Typical Job Duties and Responsibilities
Biling and Accounts Receivable Manager will perform a wide range ofduties and responsibilities. These may include, but are not limited to:
Managinga team of Credit Control Officers.
Formulation of the company''s credit policy to mitigate unnecessary risk.
Reviewingcredit applications and credit references to set credit limits and ensure credit worthiness.
Preparing journal entries, credit notes and assisting with month end.
Review and report on Aged Debtors.
Regularly meet and negotiate terms with third party debt collection agencies.
Manage write-offs, bad debt provisions and setting up of payment plans.
Assisting the broader accounts team.
Regularly reviewing the process and procedures to reduce debtor days.
Requirements (skills and attributes)
The more common skills and attributes that are needed for this role may include:
Previous experience ofend-to-end Billingand accounts receivable processes.
At least 5 years’ experience in Credit and receivables and accounting domain.
Working knowledge of Credit law.
Staff management experience.
Accounting and reconciliation.
Strong written and verbal communication skills especially during difficult customer negotiations.
Ability to build relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to multi-task.
Intermediate computer software skills, including Excel and other accounting packages.