Team Leader - Cashsales Control

Reporting to the Assistant Credit Control Manager, the incumbent will be based at the Shared Service Centre in Weltevredenpark. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Managing Cash Sales Transactions by collecting proof of payments from business units, capturing and clearing cash sales payments daily, verifying payments against bank statements and following up on payment discrepancies.
• Resolving Customer Queries by analysing customer concerns, identifying root causes, providing accurate solutions and following up within agreed service levels.
• Performing Administrative Duties by maintaining filing systems, processing credit notes, updating customer master data, supplying required documentation, identifying dormant accounts and reconciling cash sales accounts.
• Managing Team Performance by supporting the cash sales team, conducting performance reviews, monitoring team activities, tracking KPI achievement and directing operational activities across regions.
• Ensuring effective debt management, timely collections, reduced credit risk and improved operational efficiency.
• Managing the Credit Process by implementing credit policies and procedures, conducting credit assessments, interacting with stakeholders and approving credit facilities within delegated authority. 

Qualifications, competencies, knowledge and experience required:

• Grade 12 & A Credit Management Diploma or Diploma in finance or B.Com in Credit Management, Finance or Accounting 
• 3 years as Credit Controller plus 2 years at Supervisory Level
• Knowledge of the Credit Control Systems (preferably SAP)
• Computer Skills in Microsoft Office
• Interactive skills with customers to recover debt whilst maintaining good relationships
• Knowledge of credit management environment
• Good management skills, team player and assertive. 

“Applicants are advised that AfriSam is a designated employer under the Employment Equity Act and as such has an Employment Equity Plan in place. The Company therefore has the right to fill the vacancy in accordance with its Employment Equity Plan in order to fulfil its transformation objectives by preferring designated employees."