Job Summary
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 from either 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.
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
Skills and Attributes
The more common skills andattributes that are needed for this role may include:
Previous experience of end-to-end Billing and 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.