Debtors Controller

Debtors Controller- job post
Volvo Group
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South Africa
Position Description

Position Description
If you would like to join an exciting and challenging position as a member of the Southern Africa Volvo Trucks team, then this may be the position for you! We’re looking for someone who can proactively support the business to reach thier strategic and financial objectives. You will have a key role in driving and tracking financial performance as we aim to extend and grow the business.

The main purpose of the job is: To effectively control, update and report on all debtor accounts, including warranties and other income within Volvo Group South Africa. Timely updating, reporting and feedback of credit function, ensuring that it complies with all set parameters and standards that fully support the business objectives. Your main task is to work in a flexible and proactive way with credit management to secure customer payments.
You will have both an operative role as well as be a part of developing our strategy to develop business.

You will have the responsibility to do daily and monthly credit management tasks this could also include credit checks, customer registration, reporting AR-days and overdue and prepare and present material to the Volvo Trucks Credit Committee.

Reporting: This position will report to the Regional Manager Eastern Division

Job Objectives:
To ensure that outstanding debts are collected and payments allocated within set payment terms.
To communicate with internal stakeholders, incl. dealerships, sales staff to ensure that all are kept up to date with outstanding debts.
To communicate with external customers to advise and/or inquire and obtain commitment regarding debts/overdues.
To identify any risk factors, and ensure that the relevant stakeholders are made aware thereof, and corrective actions taken to mitigate against risks to the business.
To handle all inquiries and ensure full inquiry resolution within set time parameters.
To ensure that reconciliations of debtors are completed on a continuous basis and in full compliance with set standards of quality.
To compile age analyses at regular intevals and ensure continuous updates.
To process credit applications on the basis of relevant credit reports and other supporting information.
To ensure that all work is done according to IFRS standards.
To provide reconciliations and information required as part of the Audit process
To ensure that sundry credit notes and invoices are processed timeously
To ensure that master accounts are updated with debtors information.
Weekly and monthly reporting to stakeholders. Follow-up and analysis of overdue receivables and account receivables, including early warnings
Ad hoc issues relating to the above
As a successful Debtor Controller you will:
Perform current work
Develop the work
Develop yourself
Develop the team
We believe in the importance of diversity and inclusiveness to make us a stronger and better organization. The motivation and passion to support our customers set us apart from others that want to be like us. Our company culture is how we interact with each other, with our customers and society as a whole. It is the foundation on which everything else is built. We embrace new ideas and constantly challenge the status quo – innovation is driven by a willingness to change to stay ahead and find smart ways to create new solutions. The role may require rotation of work tasks to keep us updated. Participate and drive new technology as an important role with automation and articial intelligence is our future.
Education:
National Diploma in Accounting (essential).
BComm Accounting (desirable).
Previous experience in the Finance / Business Control area and specifically in the credit management area
Good understanding of AB Volvo’s financial policies & reporting processes is desired
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office & especially Excel
Good knowledge of AB Volvo’s financial reporting systems, i.e. Essbase & SAP R/3 is desired

Job Related Experience:
Minimum 5 years of Credit accounting experience or relevant practial experience.
Proven experience in a finance role in a similar sized organisation would be preferable

Competency Requirements:
Interpersonal skills – team player with excellent communication skills who is able to work with various departments across the organization.
Quality – driven by service and continuous improvement mind-set to enhance the quality of deliverables in terms of accuracy, timeliness and in accordance with policies, guidelines and best practices.
Agility – the ability to prioritize, monitor and control operations in a climate of change and to work under pressure.
Initiative and responsibility – ability to work on own initiatives and to act pro-actively by identifying opportunities and driving change.
IT skills – an interest for IT, strong systems skills and experience as well as knowledge of SAP, Microsoft Office especially Excel, etc. Smart view knowledge is a plus
Analytical thinking – ability to understand, structure and think through implementable solutions to business-related problems. Interpret data, draw conclusions and provide guidance by balancing strong commercial acumen with a risk and control mind-set. Early warning and critical thinking is essential.

Volvo Group Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd is an affirmative action, equal employment opportunity employer.

About us

The Volvo Group drives prosperity through transport solutions, offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase our customers’ uptime and productivity. Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to shaping the future landscape of sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions. Countless career opportunities are offered across the group’s leading brands and entities that share a culture of Trust, Passion, High Performance, Change and Customer Success.
www.volvogroup.com/career.

The Volvo Trucks brand has been built up over decades and enjoys a solid position worldwide. It is one of the world’s best known and respected brands within the commercial vehicle industry. It is associated with the core values quality, safety and environmental care. With Volvo Trucks you will be part of a global and diverse team. We work with passion, we trust each other and we embrace change to stay ahead. Together we move the world we want to live in and help our customers keep their promises.

Auto req ID

125681BR
Organization

Volvo Trucks
State / Province

Kwa-zulu Natal
City/Town

Durban South
Employment/Assignment Type

Regular
Travel Required (maximum)

Frequent Travel
Functional Area

Finance & Control
Last application date

05-Apr-2022

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