Credit Officer

The incumbent will provide internal support and continuous risk assessment of customer accounts in a pool of assigned field reps and in-house reps. He/She will be required to maintain relationships with customers and ensuring timeliness of payment. 

Core Responsibilities:

• Conduct credit checks on credit applications received from assigned Sales Reps.
• Peruse receipts presented with cheques (from assigned reps) for accuracy prior to submission for logging and presenting to company cashier.
• Investigate accounts to resolve discrepancies for assigned sales reps.
• Reconciliation of assigned customer accounts
• Checking credit notes to ensure timely dispatch for assigned sales reps accounts
• Generating weekly and monthly credit reports

Minimum Required Education and Experience:

• Associate Degree in Business Studies or accounting and a minimum of two years’ experience in a similar position.
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and best practices;
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Knowledge, Skills & Competences:

• Computer literate with proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications.
• Efficient problem solving and time management skills.
• Excellent numerical skills
• Able to communicate professionally and effectively.