Group Credit and AR Manager – Shared Services Permanent

• You will manage all customer credit approval and collections (excluding Bakeries), as well as all related operational requirements, focussing on the timely collection of debt in alignment with group credit policy and latest legislation & practices.
• You will manage all receivables financial reporting, including provisioning and trade costs accruals and payment.
• You will manage the Sales administration function for the group, ensuring all necessary procedures and policies are in place.
• You will create sustainable motivation and talent development within the AR function and also build and maintain relationships with key internal- and external stakeholders.
• Manage Accounts Receivable Department by implementing and maintaining proper procedures and internal controls to improve the collection of debt and all other support functions.
• Ensure efficient team management and personal motivation and development.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders by ensuring a high % of accounts paid on/before due date and a low number of accounts“on hold”.
• Assist internal and external auditors with all information and feedback requested.   

Experience

• Minimum 10 years FMCG management experience
• Familiarity with IFRS
• Experience with ERP systems (i.e. Oracle)