Job Description

Oxford University Press Southern AfricaOxford University Press advances knowledge and learning of all kinds, from a child reading their first words to a researcher expanding the frontiers of their field. Our work is constantly evolving, and the possibilities are endless. We strive to help more and more people around the world achieve their potential.Oxford University Press is a department of the University of Oxford. It is our mission to further the University's objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide.Oxford University Press is looking for a Credit Controller that can reduce debtor days by minimizing the risk of irrecoverable sales and by building effective and constructive relationships with debtors. The day-to-day duties include managing the debts of Debtors, ensuring timely payments are made, processing incoming funds, reconciling invoices, resolving account queries and managing debt recovery.The Credit Controller will be reporting to the Credit & Collections Manager. This post is based in Goodwood.Principal Accountabilities: * Ensure timely payments collection while maintain a high level of customer retention.

• Reconciling and managing complex accounts.
• Ensure new accounts are managed and controlled effectively.
• New Accounts on boarding using external / 3rd party vetting systems.
• Responsible for non-tender debt, tender debt and intergroup debt collection.
• Monitoring debtor balances to ensure a reduction in debtors DSO
• Ensuring credit and collection policies and procedures are followed within your team.
• Liaising effectively and confidently with a range of stakeholders internally and externally.

• Certificate in Credit Management entry level 2,
• Diploma or Degree in Finance or Accounting advantageous
• 3 years experience working in credit control and finance environment
• Credit risk management and collection on payment
• Customer Database Management
• Knowledge of the Educational Publishing Industry advantageous
• Invoice / Shipping Dispatching
• Customer services skills
• Knowledge of the current credit legislation is vital
• Excellent MS Office Excel Skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• SAP knowledge and experience
• Experience working with Credit Vetting Engines
• Experience in working with large ERP systems

Attributes:

• Action and delivery oriented
• Ability to relentlessly focus on optimizing cash flow
• Good business acumen for problem solving
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise a demanding workload
• Positive attitude
• Deadline-driven
• Meticulous and strong attention to detail
• Openness to change
• Displays ethical behaviour
• Supports teamwork and empowers others to achieve their objectives
• Attention to detail
• Analytical skills

Oxford Offers the following:

• Remuneration will be commensurate with experience
• Pension and medical aid benefits
• Statutory leave
• Training opportunities
• Engaging work in a rewarding and ethical environment.

Oxford University Press, an equal opportunity employer, seeks a talented individual to fill this post in its Finance Department based in the Goodwood, Cape Town. Oxford University Press will consider all applications in terms of its Employment Equity Plan, which acknowledges the need for transformation.Closing date: 30th September 2024

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