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Overview

We are a Supply Chain and Sales & Merchandising partner adding value to your business through a fully integrated, temperature-controlled network in Southern Africa.

Permanent

Gauteng

Overview

We are a Supply Chain and Sales & Merchandising partner adding value to your business through a fully integrated, temperature-controlled network in Southern Africa.

But we are also more than that. We are people serving people. While we boast the best in tech and infrastructure, our people are our greatest resource. With our skilled, curious, can-do people at the forefront, our assets become your assets, our service your solutions.

Vector’s vehicle fleet includes a food industry first in ‘multi-temperature’ vehicles enabling the company to service business across frozen, chilled and ambient temperature zones on a single delivery.

Job Purpose

• To manage the Vector debtors’ book and control the credit risk in order to maximize cash flow and minimize bad debts/write offs
• To drive the identification and execution of credit initiatives and build customer relationships.
• To ensure the debtors book is managed to maximize cover and reduced premiums. To manage the Debtors team cost and drive cost saving initiatives
  
  

Key Responsibilities

Strategy Formulation

• Participate in the formulation and implementation of the finance strategy.
• Provide strategic input into the finance team with regard to medium to long term credit management.
• Ensure that assigned and agreed strategic targets are operationalized and achieved.
• Ensure all internal and external stakeholders are receiving the correct level of credit services in accordance with agreed service level agreements.
• Ensure that the credit service activities are performed in a robust financial control environment.
• Plan and develop best practice, systems, processes and procedures to enable continued improvement that meets the needs of the Business in times of change.
• Ensure audit requirements are met and build relationships with internal and external auditors.
• Provide strategic input to the sales teams internally and with principals to maximise sales to credit worthy customers.
  
  

Debtors Management

• Manage the opening and closing of accounts processes.
• Monitor and review age analysis reports and take the necessary action.
• Ensure that customers comply with set terms of business and ensure remedial action is taken where non-compliance occurs.
• Authorize stop-supply instruction for customers who have not complied with set terms of payment ensuring that the Credit team blocks the relevant accounts on the SAP system.
• Ensure that letters of demand are sent to customers for accounts in arrears.
• Ensure the reconciliation and correct allocation of customer payments.
• Ensure that the bank statement is reconciled in its entirety.
• Ensure accurate assessment and decision making on customers with the necessary securities being obtained.
  
  

Credit Control

• Ensure that the team obtains credit application forms and all supporting documents from all customers, including a credit limit request, in line with the National Credit Act.
• Manage the application to the Credit Guarantee Insurance Company (Lombard) and ensure all requested documents are forwarded to Lombard to insure customer credit.
• Ensure that security is obtained from the customer for the difference between Lombard insured value if necessary.
• Manage the negotiation of a payment plan for customers in arrears, who may still be in a position to repay debt if trading continues, and the transfer of credit customers onto COD should that be necessary.
• Approve credit applications up to authorized level or, for greater amounts, obtain authorization as per the Delegation of Authority.
• To review securities/customer credit worthiness and solvency.
• To develop customer trends and behaviors by attending professional meetings and utilizing Credit information tools.
• Ensure accuracy and timelines are being met with the opening and maintaining of customer information.
  
  

Customer Relationship Management

• Develop a deep understanding of customer needs.
• Engage regularly with customers regarding related issues and requirements and provide feedback on how the Business is meeting and will meet their requirements.
• Develop a strong rapport with key clients and continuously build trust, integrity and confidence in the service being provided.
• Engage with the Broker and Insurer on renewal of policy and negotiate best options.
  
  

Dispute Resolution

• Assume responsibility for the resolution of disputes that have been appropriately escalated.
• Monitor and review documentation provided by the customer to substantiate their claims.
• Ensure that the pricing is confirmed with the principal purposes of sign off and authorization.
• Authorize the passing of pricing credit note(s) in accordance with the Company levels of authority where customers have been overcharged and a “special deal” had been applied.
  
  

Debt Recovery And Write-off

• Oversee the preparation of the legal file and submission to attorneys, including all required documents.
• Liaise with company attorneys over any disputes and appear in court if required to represent the Company.
• Negotiate and agree settlement agreement terms with bad debtors through the attorneys.
• Prepare a write-off schedule with recommendations for approval by the Financial Director Vector.
  
  

Financial Management

• Report monthly performance, budget variances and KPI's to the Financial Director.
• Authorize creditors (PO) for payments.
• Provide month-end reports to senior management/Directors.
• To manage all debtor information from source to report.
• To ensure that the end-to-end data to insight process and tools are optimized for efficiency and ease of use enabled by digital solutions.
• To drive innovation in business analytics tools and models for better credit management outcomes
  
  

Cash And Cost

• To compile monthly cash forecasts and identify and implement opportunities to optimize cash and working capital.
• To review the department overheads and budgets and ensure the credit team are maintaining adherence to budget.
• To drive savings plans in line with annual ambition.
  
  

Internal Control

• Continuously identify and pursue opportunities to improve credit control procedures.
• Follow up on audit queries and ensure that corrective action is taken by responsible teams.
• Ensure compliance with approved procedures by means of control checks performed by the credit team.
• Coordinate the risk management plan and risk mitigation strategy across the team and drive execution.
  
  

Team Leadership

• Monitor staff performance and provide regular feedback.
• Manage staff activities, ensuring service levels are met and protocols are adhered to.
• Coach and support staff where necessary to achieve objectives.
• Manage and deliver on succession plans to enable the development of a future generation of leaders and specialists and ensure optimal turnover and retention levels are maintained.
• Champion staff training and development through the utilization of available training opportunities or contributing to the development of new training solutions in collaboration with national training specialists.
• Conduct regular performance appraisals with subordinates.
• Establish sound staff and labor organizing and communication structures and systems.
• Lead the team towards meeting the strategy and targets through regular communication and utilization of the full organizational talent management tool set.
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required for the Job

• Minimum of 8 years credit control experience with at least 3 in a management position
• CA (SA)
• Additionally, qualifications or training in any of data science, business analytics or statistics will be advantageous
  
  

Skills And Competencies

Leadership standards:

• Provide inspirational leadership
• Create a culture of execution
• Display business insight and innovate
• Develop customer service obsession
• Develop commitment through engagement
  
  

Knowledge

• Accounting principles and practices
• Commercial and contract law
• Good understanding of Tax, Credit and VAT Acts
• Broad knowledge of Group operations and systems
• An understanding of multiple key performance indicators, inter-relationship and bottom line sensitivity
• Advanced knowledge of MS-Excel, MS-PowerPoint and Power BI is crucial.
• Candidates should be highly analytically inclined and commercially savvy.
• Confident working on their own with large data sets and be able to work on both routine and ad hoc tasks.
  
  

Skills & Attributes

• Planning, organization and coordination
• Relationship building
• Verbal and written communication
• Interpersonal
• Analytical and evaluative thinking
• Tolerance of stress and pressure
• Attention to detail
• Ability to interface and demonstrate leadership
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Ability to identify and coordinate shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Persuasive, encouraging, and motivating
  
  

We look forward to hearing from you!

Seniority level

• Seniority level Executive

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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Accounts Receivable Chief Accountant

Permanent

Gauteng

Overview

We are a Supply Chain and Sales & Merchandising partner adding value to your business through a fully integrated, temperature-controlled network in Southern Africa.

But we are also more than that. We are people serving people. While we boast the best in tech and infrastructure, our people are our greatest resource. With our skilled, curious, can-do people at the forefront, our assets become your assets, our service your solutions.

Vector’s vehicle fleet includes a food industry first in ‘multi-temperature’ vehicles enabling the company to service business across frozen, chilled and ambient temperature zones on a single delivery.

Job Purpose

• To manage the Vector debtors’ book and control the credit risk in order to maximize cash flow and minimize bad debts/write offs
  
• To drive the identification and execution of credit initiatives and build customer relationships.
  
• To ensure the debtors book is managed to maximize cover and reduced premiums.
  To manage the Debtors team cost and drive costsaving initiatives

Key Responsibilities

Strategy formulation:

• Participate in the formulation and implementation of the finance strategy.
• Provide strategic input into the finance team with regard to medium to long term credit management.
• Ensure that assigned and agreed strategic targets are operationalized and achieved.
• Ensure all internal and external stakeholders are receiving the correct level of credit services in accordance with agreed service level agreements.
• Ensure that the credit service activities are performed in a robust financial control environment.
• Plan and develop best practice, systems, processes and procedures to enable continued improvement that meets the needs of the Business in times of change.
• Ensure audit requirements are met and build relationships with internal and external auditors.
• Provide strategic input to the sales teams internally and with principals to maximise sales to credit worthy customers.
  

Debtors Management:

• Manage the opening and closing of accounts processes.
• Monitor and review age analysis reports and take the necessary action.
• Ensure that customers comply with set terms of business and ensure remedial action is taken where non-compliance occurs.
• Authorize stop-supply instruction for customers who have not complied with set terms of payment ensuring that the Credit team blocks the relevant accounts on the SAP system.
• Ensure that letters of demand are sent to customers for accounts in arrears.
• Ensure the reconciliation and correct allocation of customer payments.
• Ensure that the bank statement is reconciled in its entirety.
• Ensure accurate assessment and decision making on customers with the necessary securities being obtained.
  

Credit control:

• Ensure that the team obtains credit application forms and all supporting documents from all customers, including a credit limit request, in line with the National Credit Act.
• Manage the application to the Credit Guarantee Insurance Company (Lombard) and ensure all requested documents are forwarded to Lombard to insure customer credit.
• Ensure that security is obtained from the customer for the difference between Lombard insured value if necessary.
• Manage the negotiation of a payment plan for customers in arrears, who may still be in a position to repay debt if trading continues, and the transfer of credit customers onto COD should that be necessary.
• Approve credit applications up to authorized level or, for greater amounts, obtain authorization as per the Delegation of Authority.
• To review securities/customer credit worthiness and solvency.
• To develop customer trends and behaviors by attending professional meetings and utilizing Credit information tools.
• Ensure accuracy and timelines are being met with the opening and maintaining of customer information.
  

Customer relationship management:

• Develop a deep understanding of customer needs.
• Engage regularly with customers regarding related issues and requirements and provide feedback on how the Business is meeting and will meet their requirements.
• Develop a strong rapport with key clients and continuously build trust, integrity and confidence in the service being provided.

• Engage with the Broker and Insurer on renewal of policy and negotiate best options.
  

Dispute resolution:

• Assume responsibility for the resolution of disputes that have been appropriately escalated.
• Monitor and review documentation provided by the customer to substantiate their claims.
• Ensure that the pricing is confirmed with the principal purposes of sign off and authorization.
• Authorize the passing of pricing credit note(s) in accordance with the Company levels of authority where customers have been overcharged and a “special deal” had been applied.
  

Debt recovery and Write-off:

• Oversee the preparation of the legal file and submission to attorneys, including all required documents.
• Liaise with company attorneys over any disputes and appear in court if required to represent the Company.
• Negotiate and agree settlement agreement terms with bad debtors through the attorneys.
• Prepare a write-off schedule with recommendations for approval by the Financial Director Vector.
  

Financial management:

• Report monthly performance, budget variances and KPI's to the Financial Director.
• Authorize creditors (PO) for payments.
• Provide month-end reports to senior management/Directors.
• To manage all debtor information from source to report.
• To ensure that the end-to-end data to insight process and tools are optimized for efficiency and ease of use enabled by digital solutions.
• To drive innovation in business analytics tools and models for better credit management outcomes

Cash and cost:

• To compile monthly cash forecasts and identify and implement opportunities to optimize cash and working capital.
• To review the department overheads and budgets and ensure the credit team are maintaining adherence to budget.
• To drive savings plans in line with annual ambition.
  

Internal control:

• Continuously identify and pursue opportunities to improve credit control procedures.
• Follow up on audit queries and ensure that corrective action is taken by responsible teams.
• Ensure compliance with approved procedures by means of control checks performed by the credit team.
• Coordinate the risk management plan and risk mitigation strategy across the team and drive execution.

Team Leadership:

• Monitor staff performance and provide regular feedback.
• Manage staff activities, ensuring service levels are met and protocols are adhered to.
• Coach and support staff where necessary to achieve objectives.
• Manage and deliver on succession plans to enable the development of a future generation of leaders and specialists and ensure optimal turnover and retention levels are maintained.
• Champion staff training and development through the utilization of available training opportunities or contributing to the development of new training solutions in collaboration with national training specialists.
• Conduct regular performance appraisals with subordinates.
• Establish sound staff and labor organizing and communication structures and systems.
• Lead the team towards meeting the strategy and targets through regular communication and utilization of the full organizational talent management tool set.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required for the Job

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimumof 8 years credit control experience with at least 3 in a management position

• CA (SA)
  
• Additionally, qualifications or training in any of data science, business analytics or statistics will be advantageous

Skills and Competencies

Leadership standards:

• Provide inspirational leadership
  
• Create a culture of execution
  
• Display business insight and innovate
  
• Develop customer service obsession
  
• Develop commitment through engagement
  

Knowledge:

• Accounting principles and practices
  
• Commercial and contract law
  
• Good understanding of Tax, Credit and VAT Acts
  
• Broad knowledge of Group operations and systems
  
• An understanding of multiple key performance indicators, inter-relationship and bottom line sensitivity
  
• Advanced knowledge of MS-Excel, MS-PowerPoint and Power BI is crucial.
  
• Candidates should be highly analytically inclined and commercially savvy.
  
• Confident working on their own with large data sets and be able to work on both routine and ad hoc tasks.
  

Skills & Attributes:

• Planning, organization and coordination
  
• Relationship building
  
• Verbal and written communication
  
• Interpersonal
  
• Analytical and evaluative thinking
  
• Tolerance of stress and pressure
  
• Attention to detail
  
• Ability to interface and demonstrate leadership
  
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
  
• Ability to identify and coordinate shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  
• Persuasive, encouraging, and motivating

We look forward to hearing from you!

#J-18808-Ljbffr

Accounts Receivable Chief Accountant Permanent Gauteng Overview We are a Supply Chain and Sales & Merchandising partner adding value to your business through a fully integrated, temperature-controlled network in Southern Africa. But we are also more than that. We are people serving people. While we boast the best in tech and infrastructure, our people are our greatest resource. With our skilled, curious, can-do people at the forefront, our assets become your assets, our service your solutions. Vector’s vehicle fleet includes a food industry first in ‘multi-temperature’ vehicles enabling the company to service business across frozen, chilled and ambient temperature zones on a single delivery. Job Purpose To manage the Vector debtors’ book and control the credit risk in order to maximize cash flow and minimize bad debts/write offs To drive the identification and execution of credit initiatives and build customer relationships. To ensure the debtors book is managed to maximize cover and reduced premiums.To manage the Debtors team cost and drive costsaving initiatives Key Responsibilities Strategy formulation: Participate in the formulation and implementation of the finance strategy. Provide strategic input into the finance team with regard to medium to long term credit management. Ensure that assigned and agreed strategic targets are operationalized and achieved. Ensure all internal and external stakeholders are receiving the correct level of credit services in accordance with agreed service level agreements. Ensure that the credit service activities are performed in a robust financial control environment. Plan and develop best practice, systems, processes and procedures to enable continued improvement that meets the needs of the Business in times of change. Ensure audit requirements are met and build relationships with internal and external auditors. Provide strategic input to the sales teams internally and with principals to maximise sales to credit worthy customers. Debtors Management: Manage the opening and closing of accounts processes. Monitor and review age analysis reports and take the necessary action. Ensure that customers comply with set terms of business and ensure remedial action is taken where non-compliance occurs. Authorize stop-supply instruction for customers who have not complied with set terms of payment ensuring that the Credit team blocks the relevant accounts on the SAP system. Ensure that letters of demand are sent to customers for accounts in arrears. Ensure the reconciliation and correct allocation of customer payments. Ensure that the bank statement is reconciled in its entirety. Ensure accurate assessment and decision making on customers with the necessary securities being obtained. Credit control: Ensure that the team obtains credit application forms and all supporting documents from all customers, including a credit limit request, in line with the National Credit Act. Manage the application to the Credit Guarantee Insurance Company (Lombard) and ensure all requested documents are forwarded to Lombard to insure customer credit. Ensure that security is obtained from the customer for the difference between Lombard insured value if necessary. Manage the negotiation of a payment plan for customers in arrears, who may still be in a position to repay debt if trading continues, and the transfer of credit customers onto COD should that be necessary. Approve credit applications up to authorized level or, for greater amounts, obtain authorization as per the Delegation of Authority. To review securities/customer credit worthiness and solvency. To develop customer trends and behaviors by attending professional meetings and utilizing Credit information tools. Ensure accuracy and timelines are being met with the opening and maintaining of customer information. Customer relationship management: Develop a deep understanding of customer needs. Engage regularly with customers regarding related issues and requirements and provide feedback on how the Business is meeting and will meet their requirements. Develop a strong rapport with key clients and continuously build trust, integrity and confidence in the service being provided. Engage with the Broker and Insurer on renewal of policy and negotiate best options. Dispute resolution: Assume responsibility for the resolution of disputes that have been appropriately escalated. Monitor and review documentation provided by the customer to substantiate their claims. Ensure that the pricing is confirmed with the principal purposes of sign off and authorization. Authorize the passing of pricing credit note(s) in accordance with the Company levels of authority where customers have been overcharged and a “special deal” had been applied. Debt recovery and Write-off: Oversee the preparation of the legal file and submission to attorneys, including all required documents. Liaise with company attorneys over any disputes and appear in court if required to represent the Company. Negotiate and agree settlement agreement terms with bad debtors through the attorneys. Prepare a write-off schedule with recommendations for approval by the Financial Director Vector. Financial management: Report monthly performance, budget variances and KPI's to the Financial Director. Authorize creditors (PO) for payments. Provide month-end reports to senior management/Directors. To manage all debtor information from source to report. To ensure that the end-to-end data to insight process and tools are optimized for efficiency and ease of use enabled by digital solutions. To drive innovation in business analytics tools and models for better credit management outcomes Cash and cost: To compile monthly cash forecasts and identify and implement opportunities to optimize cash and working capital. To review the department overheads and budgets and ensure the credit team are maintaining adherence to budget. To drive savings plans in line with annual ambition. Internal control: Continuously identify and pursue opportunities to improve credit control procedures. Follow up on audit queries and ensure that corrective action is taken by responsible teams. Ensure compliance with approved procedures by means of control checks performed by the credit team. Coordinate the risk management plan and risk mitigation strategy across the team and drive execution. Team Leadership: Monitor staff performance and provide regular feedback. Manage staff activities, ensuring service levels are met and protocols are adhered to. Coach and support staff where necessary to achieve objectives. Manage and deliver on succession plans to enable the development of a future generation of leaders and specialists and ensure optimal turnover and retention levels are maintained. Champion staff training and development through the utilization of available training opportunities or contributing to the development of new training solutions in collaboration with national training specialists. Conduct regular performance appraisals with subordinates. Establish sound staff and labor organizing and communication structures and systems. Lead the team towards meeting the strategy and targets through regular communication and utilization of the full organizational talent management tool set. Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required for the Job Qualifications and Experience Minimumof 8 years credit control experience with at least 3 in a management position CA (SA) Additionally, qualifications or training in any of data science, business analytics or statistics will be advantageous Skills and Competencies Leadership standards: Provide inspirational leadership Create a culture of execution Display business insight and innovate Develop customer service obsession Develop commitment through engagement Knowledge: Accounting principles and practices Commercial and contract law Good understanding of Tax, Credit and VAT Acts Broad knowledge of Group operations and systems An understanding of multiple key performance indicators, inter-relationship and bottom line sensitivity Advanced knowledge of MS-Excel, MS-Power Point and Power BI is crucial. Candidates should be highly analytically inclined and commercially savvy. Confident working on their own with large data sets and be able to work on both routine and ad hoc tasks. Skills & Attributes: Planning, organization and coordination Relationship building Verbal and written communication Interpersonal Analytical and evaluative thinking Tolerance of stress and pressure Attention to detail Ability to interface and demonstrate leadership Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment Ability to identify and coordinate shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities Persuasive, encouraging, and motivating We look forward to hearing from you! #J-18808-Ljbffr

Join to apply for the Accounts Receivable Chief Accountant role at Vector Logistics Join to apply for the Accounts Receivable Chief Accountant role at Vector Logistics OverviewWe are a Supply Chain and Sales & Merchandising partner adding value to your business through a fully integrated, temperature-controlled network in Southern Africa. PermanentGautengOverviewWe are a Supply Chain and Sales & Merchandising partner adding value to your business through a fully integrated, temperature-controlled network in Southern Africa.But we are also more than that. We are people serving people. While we boast the best in tech and infrastructure, our people are our greatest resource. With our skilled, curious, can-do people at the forefront, our assets become your assets, our service your solutions.Vector’s vehicle fleet includes a food industry first in ‘multi-temperature’ vehicles enabling the company to service business across frozen, chilled and ambient temperature zones on a single delivery.Job PurposeTo manage the Vector debtors’ book and control the credit risk in order to maximize cash flow and minimize bad debts/write offs To drive the identification and execution of credit initiatives and build customer relationships. To ensure the debtors book is managed to maximize cover and reduced premiums. To manage the Debtors team cost and drive cost saving initiatives Key ResponsibilitiesStrategy FormulationParticipate in the formulation and implementation of the finance strategy. Provide strategic input into the finance team with regard to medium to long term credit management. Ensure that assigned and agreed strategic targets are operationalized and achieved. Ensure all internal and external stakeholders are receiving the correct level of credit services in accordance with agreed service level agreements. Ensure that the credit service activities are performed in a robust financial control environment. Plan and develop best practice, systems, processes and procedures to enable continued improvement that meets the needs of the Business in times of change. Ensure audit requirements are met and build relationships with internal and external auditors. Provide strategic input to the sales teams internally and with principals to maximise sales to credit worthy customers. Debtors ManagementManage the opening and closing of accounts processes. Monitor and review age analysis reports and take the necessary action. Ensure that customers comply with set terms of business and ensure remedial action is taken where non-compliance occurs. Authorize stop-supply instruction for customers who have not complied with set terms of payment ensuring that the Credit team blocks the relevant accounts on the SAP system. Ensure that letters of demand are sent to customers for accounts in arrears. Ensure the reconciliation and correct allocation of customer payments. Ensure that the bank statement is reconciled in its entirety. Ensure accurate assessment and decision making on customers with the necessary securities being obtained. Credit ControlEnsure that the team obtains credit application forms and all supporting documents from all customers, including a credit limit request, in line with the National Credit Act. Manage the application to the Credit Guarantee Insurance Company (Lombard) and ensure all requested documents are forwarded to Lombard to insure customer credit. Ensure that security is obtained from the customer for the difference between Lombard insured value if necessary. Manage the negotiation of a payment plan for customers in arrears, who may still be in a position to repay debt if trading continues, and the transfer of credit customers onto COD should that be necessary. Approve credit applications up to authorized level or, for greater amounts, obtain authorization as per the Delegation of Authority. To review securities/customer credit worthiness and solvency. To develop customer trends and behaviors by attending professional meetings and utilizing Credit information tools. Ensure accuracy and timelines are being met with the opening and maintaining of customer information. Customer Relationship ManagementDevelop a deep understanding of customer needs. Engage regularly with customers regarding related issues and requirements and provide feedback on how the Business is meeting and will meet their requirements. Develop a strong rapport with key clients and continuously build trust, integrity and confidence in the service being provided. Engage with the Broker and Insurer on renewal of policy and negotiate best options. Dispute ResolutionAssume responsibility for the resolution of disputes that have been appropriately escalated. Monitor and review documentation provided by the customer to substantiate their claims. Ensure that the pricing is confirmed with the principal purposes of sign off and authorization. Authorize the passing of pricing credit note(s) in accordance with the Company levels of authority where customers have been overcharged and a “special deal” had been applied. Debt Recovery And Write-offOversee the preparation of the legal file and submission to attorneys, including all required documents. Liaise with company attorneys over any disputes and appear in court if required to represent the Company. Negotiate and agree settlement agreement terms with bad debtors through the attorneys. Prepare a write-off schedule with recommendations for approval by the Financial Director Vector. Financial ManagementReport monthly performance, budget variances and KPI's to the Financial Director. Authorize creditors (PO) for payments. Provide month-end reports to senior management/Directors. To manage all debtor information from source to report. To ensure that the end-to-end data to insight process and tools are optimized for efficiency and ease of use enabled by digital solutions. To drive innovation in business analytics tools and models for better credit management outcomes Cash And CostTo compile monthly cash forecasts and identify and implement opportunities to optimize cash and working capital. To review the department overheads and budgets and ensure the credit team are maintaining adherence to budget. To drive savings plans in line with annual ambition. Internal ControlContinuously identify and pursue opportunities to improve credit control procedures. Follow up on audit queries and ensure that corrective action is taken by responsible teams. Ensure compliance with approved procedures by means of control checks performed by the credit team. Coordinate the risk management plan and risk mitigation strategy across the team and drive execution. Team LeadershipMonitor staff performance and provide regular feedback. Manage staff activities, ensuring service levels are met and protocols are adhered to. Coach and support staff where necessary to achieve objectives. Manage and deliver on succession plans to enable the development of a future generation of leaders and specialists and ensure optimal turnover and retention levels are maintained. Champion staff training and development through the utilization of available training opportunities or contributing to the development of new training solutions in collaboration with national training specialists. Conduct regular performance appraisals with subordinates. Establish sound staff and labor organizing and communication structures and systems. Lead the team towards meeting the strategy and targets through regular communication and utilization of the full organizational talent management tool set. Qualifications And ExperienceQualifications, Skills and Experience Required for the JobMinimum of 8 years credit control experience with at least 3 in a management position CA (SA) Additionally, qualifications or training in any of data science, business analytics or statistics will be advantageous Skills And CompetenciesLeadership standards:Provide inspirational leadership Create a culture of execution Display business insight and innovate Develop customer service obsession Develop commitment through engagement KnowledgeAccounting principles and practices Commercial and contract law Good understanding of Tax, Credit and VAT Acts Broad knowledge of Group operations and systems An understanding of multiple key performance indicators, inter-relationship and bottom line sensitivity Advanced knowledge of MS-Excel, MS-Power Point and Power BI is crucial. Candidates should be highly analytically inclined and commercially savvy. Confident working on their own with large data sets and be able to work on both routine and ad hoc tasks. Skills & AttributesPlanning, organization and coordination Relationship building Verbal and written communication Interpersonal Analytical and evaluative thinking Tolerance of stress and pressure Attention to detail Ability to interface and demonstrate leadership Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment Ability to identify and coordinate shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities Persuasive, encouraging, and motivating We look forward to hearing from you! 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Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for the accurate and timeous reconciliation of both debtors and creditors
• Ensure that creditors are reconciled and paid within term
• Ensure that debtors are carefully managed, deposits collected and all reconciliations performed timeously and accurately

Desired Experience & Qualification

• 3+ years of experience in a related role
• SYSPRO 8 experience would be highly advantageous

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• Daily Cash application as per the AR aging report/Receipt Noetix/Unapplied Report/on request
• Completing vendor forms for new & existing customer set up
• Initiating refunds to customers with credit balances on account
• Prepare and maintain an accurate AR aging report with notes on status of payments
• Sending weekly AR aging reports
• Running weekly TOP20 report (Unapplied credits and payments)
• Responding to customer inquiries related to Payments / Vendor forms/ Refunds /other AR tasks on Remedy and close tickets in timely manner
• Reconciling outstanding issues on customer accounts
• Track and ensure completion of critical requests
• Provide accurate feedback to requestors; communicate the root causes, trends, and solutions
• Monitoring and management of tasks & targets to ensure SLAs & KPIs are met/exceeded
• Identify, support & drive process improvement initiatives (to work methods, processes & systems)
• Build & maintain good professional relationship with client and team members
• Other ad-hoc projects/reports and request

• Experience in Financial administration and Accounts Receivable (Billing, collections etc.)
• 3+ years Accounts Receivable experience
• Oracle Financials experience
• Remedy ticketing system experience

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities (English); ability to communicate independently with client, build strong client relationships
• Ability to investigate & solve queries from customers with internal stakeholders
• Ability to prioritize and manage expectations
• A keen eye for detail
• Process Oriented

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The Accounts Receivable Analyst job exists to execute Accounts Receivable processes, ensure timely and accurate recording of account receivables into ledgers, customer account administration, and for the collection of dues and past due’s, ensuring that bp’s credit risk exposure is minimised.

About bp

Our purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. For over 100 years, bp has focused on discovering, developing, and producing oil and gas in the nations where we operate. We are one of the few companies globally that can provide governments and customers with an integrated energy offering. Delivering our strategy sustainably is fundamental to achieving our ambition to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner.

Key Accountabilities

Implement day-to-day accounts receivable and credit operations to ensure delivery meets customer expectations and cash collection performance targets.

Ensure the daily managing of prepaid accounts, daily account reconciliation, order tracking and verification of payments received on BP bank account by staying in sync with bp’s order releasing practise.

Lead order blocks, review / resolve all credit-held orders or customer restrictions and inform customer service and / or sales as appropriate

Process returned funds, deductions, other differences and transactions for exception cases, increase as required.

Ensure customer accounts are reconciled (Cash & Term) and filed with relevant supporting documentation

Monitor and action daily overdue accounts, unapplied cash, unapplied receipts and credits, over credit limit, accounts receivable aging balances, or delinquency and work with customers to reconcile issues and advance when necessary. Ensure timely resolution of account queries/disputes.

Obtain customer payment confirmation and provide inputs into Cash Flow Forecast.

Ensure that non fuels invoices are processed for the various businesses and collected.

Provide inputs to the Risk team in order to manage credit risk and limits

Accurately store, track, maintain and retrieve data. Support preparation of documents / adjustments for monthly, quarterly and year-end close.

Provide Customer responsive service levels, measured by productivity and telephony targets.

Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures, SOX and BP credit policies.

Provide key business insights and management information that leverages process performance indicators that include overdue analysis, weekly credit commentary, payment performance data and monthly reports.

Analyse, determine root cause and apply appropriate resolution/ provide feedback on complex and non-routine customer issues that are escalated from business partners, team leads.

Ensure timely and accurate processing of all contractual obligations including and not limited to payment and recovery of rents, municipal services, Loans & Grants, rebates, discounts, retail convenience, incentives schemes, engineering, Dealer training, shop turnover, marketing promotions, loyalty programs, QSR, Mystery motorist/shopper etc

Ensure the generation of accurate and timely payment of / to third party / customer invoices for goods / services received on behalf of BP and in compliance with policies and procedures.

Maintain relevant NFI expiry diaries

Highlight process gaps and inefficiencies; proactively seek solutions to increase productivity and / or level of service provided.

Provide analysis and feedback regarding impact of new policies, new work, enhancements, etc. Identify gaps in current processes and assist in (at times leading) implementation of such changes.

Maintain strong professional relationships with relevant internal partners and external-stakeholders (e.g. customers, sales and other functionally related groups).

Collaborating closely with the business on a regular basis to ensure timely collections and query resolution.

Undergo continuous capability training required from the role. Provide on the job training to colleagues and onboard new joiners as and when required.

Experience and Expertise

Educational background and Experience

Matric with credit management qualification preferred

Minimum 3 years’ experience in Accounts Receivable and dealing with customers.

Proven track record of effective team work

Effective communication and negotiation skills

Strong /credit management reconciliation skills

System knowledge:

Excel, JDE, ISP

We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to crafting an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, collaboration spaces in a modern office environment, and many others benefits! We operate a hybrid model with 60% from the office and 40% from home with flexibility as agreed with line management.

Travel Requirement

No travel is expected with this role

Entity:

Finance

Job Family Group:

Sales Group

Job Description:

The Accounts Receivable Analyst job exists to execute Accounts Receivable processes, ensure timely and accurate recording of account receivables into ledgers, customer account administration, and for the collection of dues and past due’s, ensuring that bp’s credit risk exposure is minimised.

About bp

Our purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. For over 100 years, bp has focused on discovering, developing, and producing oil and gas in the nations where we operate. We are one of the few companies globally that can provide governments and customers with an integrated energy offering. Delivering our strategy sustainably is fundamental to achieving our ambition to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner.

Key Accountabilities

• Implement day-to-day accounts receivable and credit operations to ensure delivery meets customer expectations and cash collection performance targets.

• Ensure the daily managing of prepaid accounts, daily account reconciliation, order tracking and verification of payments received on BP bank account by staying in sync with bp’s order releasing practise.

• Lead order blocks, review / resolve all credit-held orders or customer restrictions and inform customer service and / or sales as appropriate

• Process returned funds, deductions, other differences and transactions for exception cases, increase as required.

• Ensure customer accounts are reconciled (Cash & Term) and filed with relevant supporting documentation

• Monitor and action daily overdue accounts, unapplied cash, unapplied receipts and credits, over credit limit, accounts receivable aging balances, or delinquency and work with customers to reconcile issues and advance when necessary. Ensure timely resolution of account queries/disputes.

• Obtain customer payment confirmation and provide inputs into Cash Flow Forecast.

• Ensure that non fuels invoices are processed for the various businesses and collected.

• Provide inputs to the Risk team in order to manage credit risk and limits

• Accurately store, track, maintain and retrieve data. Support preparation of documents / adjustments for monthly, quarterly and year-end close.

• Provide Customer responsive service levels, measured by productivity and telephony targets.

• Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures, SOX and BP credit policies.

• Provide key business insights and management information that leverages process performance indicators that include overdue analysis, weekly credit commentary, payment performance data and monthly reports.

• Analyse, determine root cause and apply appropriate resolution/ provide feedback on complex and non-routine customer issues that are escalated from business partners, team leads.

• Ensure timely and accurate processing of all contractual obligations including and not limited to payment and recovery of rents, municipal services, Loans & Grants, rebates, discounts, retail convenience, incentives schemes, engineering, Dealer training, shop turnover, marketing promotions, loyalty programs, QSR, Mystery motorist/shopper etc

• Ensure the generation of accurate and timely payment of / to third party / customer invoices for goods / services received on behalf of BP and in compliance with policies and procedures.

• Maintain relevant NFI expiry diaries

Service Management & Continuous Improvement

• Highlight process gaps and inefficiencies; proactively seek solutions to increase productivity and / or level of service provided.

• Provide analysis and feedback regarding impact of new policies, new work, enhancements, etc. Identify gaps in current processes and assist in (at times leading) implementation of such changes.

• Maintain strong professional relationships with relevant internal partners and external-stakeholders (e.g. customers, sales and other functionally related groups).

• Collaborating closely with the business on a regular basis to ensure timely collections and query resolution.

• Undergo continuous capability training required from the role. Provide on the job training to colleagues and onboard new joiners as and when required.

Experience and Expertise

• Educational background and Experience

• Matric with credit management qualification preferred

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Accounts Receivable and dealing with customers.

• Proven track record of effective team work

• Effective communication and negotiation skills

• Strong /credit management reconciliation skills

System knowledge:

Excel, JDE, ISP

We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to crafting an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, collaboration spaces in a modern office environment, and many others benefits! We operate a hybrid model with 60% from the office and 40% from home with flexibility as agreed with line management.

Travel Requirement

No travel is expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Commercial Acumen, Commercial performance, Consultative selling skills, Customer Profitability, Customer value proposition, Digital fluency, Internal alignment, Listening, Managing strategic partnerships, Negotiation planning and preparation, Offer and product knowledge, Partner relationship management, Sector, market, customer and competitor understanding

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status.Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process,pleasecontact us .

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.

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The role aims to be recognized as a trusted finance team member. This role supports the finance lead in all training and development activities to develop best-in-class finance professionals and assists in developing their finance team. This role supports a robust control and compliance environment and contributes to implementing EMEA Operations Finance innovations and projects.

What will I be doing?

The Accounts Receivable Clerk contributes to and supports the Accounts Receivable (Order to Cash department) for the efficient operation of Billing and Collection, including all activities related to credit control, billing, and collection. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Assist the Finance Manager in any other way deemed necessary for the efficient overall operation of the finance department.
• Ensure smooth operation of billing and collection in full compliance with policies, regulations, and contractual frameworks.
• Partner with all hotel finance team members and a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including Commercial and Operations.
• Support departments in all accounts receivable inquiries.

What are we looking for?

• Ability to analyze large volumes of complex financial information from many sources and create reports, forecasts, and projections.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to effectively address issues in collaboration with others as appropriate.
• Proactive identification and prevention of potential problems.
• Ability to help develop problem-solving skills among direct reports and team members.
• Initiative in identifying, prioritizing, and implementing responsibilities.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and Outlook, with the ability to quickly learn new programs as required.

Additional Preferences:

• University degree in Accounting or Finance.

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest accommodations, service, amenities, and value. Hilton is dedicated to providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision "to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality" unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences worldwide every day. Our Team Members are at the heart of it all!

Work Locations

Canopy by Hilton Cape Town Longkloof

Schedule

Full-time

Brand

Canopy by Hilton

Job

Finance

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Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our growing team. If you are passionate about the technology industry and want to work for a company that aligns with your interests, we might be the place for you! Canonical, and our world-class Ubuntu product, attracts some of the leading talent from around the world. Come and work with exceptional people and kick-start your career in Finance!

Our Finance team is growing and it's a really exciting time to join the team. We are looking for bright, truly motivated people who have a passion for making a difference. You will be seeking an opportunity to drive process improvements and change, input your ideas, grow your career and truly contribute to the team.

Your role will include ensuring accuracy of the A/R ledgers, processing customer invoices in a timely and accurate manner, registering customer payments, dealing with queries effectively and efficiently and maintaining compliance with processes and procedures. You will learn the fundamentals of how finance works in an organisation.

In return, we will provide you with ample opportunity for career development, including offering you support for continuing education and the pursuit of professional Accounting certifications. You will report directly to our Global Controller who will help you develop into the role and guide you through your learnings.

Location: This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region

The role entails

• Maintain accuracy of our A/R ledgers and reconciliation of accounts
• Manage our customer data (names, addresses, etc.), validate and gain approval for new accounts, and maintain our audit record of customer data changes and approvals
• Process our customer invoices in a timely and accurate manner, including entry of invoices into accounting systems and maintain our files in a tidy and organised manner
• Efficiently resolve any problems prior to raising and issue of invoice
• Implement and comply with the Canonical credit control policy
• Maximise cash collection through the effective collection of debts and maintain records to track debt collection through to conclusion
• Ensure payments are received in line with contractual terms
• Help with our month end processes: bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations
• Resolve questions/issues, escalating when appropriate in a timely manner
• Maintain compliance with processes and procedures, recommend corrective action when identified and maintain suitable records to demonstrate compliance
  
  

What we are looking for in you

• Exceptional education achievements in an Accounting or Finance subject
• Excellent spreadsheet skills, including pivots, lookups etc.
• Excellent attention to detail, with great organization skills and the ability to meet deadlines
• Great communication skills that you will use when connecting directly with our customers
• A passion for the world of Finance with ambition to progress your career
• Experience using an enterprise level accounting system
  
  

What we offer colleagues

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
  
  

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open-source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence; in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

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