Credit Control Manager (Account Receivable Manager) at Cobranet Limited

About the Role

This position offers a great opportunity for career growth. The Credit Control Manager (also known as Credit Manager or Accounts Receivable Manager) is responsible for managing a team that recovers unpaid debt and outstanding amounts owed to the organisation. The debts may come from either business entities (commercial collection) or individuals (consumer collection).

The credit function plays a vital role in the finance department to ensure that invoices are paid on time and assist the organisation in optimizing cash flow.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a team of Credit Control Officers
• Formulate and implement the company's credit policy to mitigate unnecessary risk
• Review credit applications and credit references to set credit limits and ensure credit worthiness
• Prepare journal entries, credit notes, and assist with month-end close procedures
• Review and report on Aged Debtors
• Regularly meet and negotiate terms with third-party debt collection agencies
• Manage write-offs, bad debt provisions, and establish payment plans
• Support the broader accounts team as needed
• Regularly review processes and procedures to reduce debtor days

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• At least 5 years' experience in credit, receivables, and accounting
• Proven end-to-end credit control and accounts receivable process experience
• Working knowledge of credit law
• Staff management experience

Required Skills and Attributes

• Accounting and reconciliation expertise
• 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 and manage competing priorities
• Intermediate computer software skills, including Excel and other accounting packages