Credit Controller at JM Associates

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a company-wide credit management strategy aligned with business and financial objectives.
• Lead credit vetting, approval, and monitoring of customers across all trade channels.
• Oversee the entire receivables function, ensuring collections are timely and within agreed credit terms.
• Manage customer accounts, analyze payment trends, and mitigate credit risks through proactive interventions.
• Drive continuous improvement in credit policies, systems, and procedures to enhance control and efficiency.
• Collaborate with Sales and Finance teams to balance growth opportunities with prudent credit exposure.
• Provide accurate and timely credit reports, debtor aging analyses, and cash flow forecasts to senior management.
• Lead, mentor, and evaluate the credit control team to deliver on performance and compliance objectives.
• Ensure adherence to company credit policy, internal controls, and relevant legal or regulatory frameworks.
• Manage relationships with customers, legal counsel, auditors, and credit reference bureaus for effective debt recovery.

Skills and Qualifications Required.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent
• CPA- K or ACCA Qualifications required.
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills
• Proficiency in SAP accounting software.
• Strong analytical, management, and problem-solving skills
• High level of numeracy and attention to detail
• High level of Integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism