Credit and Collection Manager

At Vertiv were on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines from push notifications to generative AI. We design manufacture and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $5 billion in sales a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

We are looking for a Credit and Collection Manager to join our team in Johannesburg South Africa. If you are passionate about financial operations and ready to make an impact we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for ensuring payment on the due date the reconciliation balances outstanding items (unpaid customer invoices).
• Responsible for the timely and accurate accounting of payments arrived on the accounts of the division.
• Responsible for establishing new customer credit limits and change limits up to existing limit specified in the Vertiv CP&Ps ES divisional guidelines and SOX rules.
• Ensure payments from customers are made on time.
• Keeping records of communication with customers and internal communication in Get Paid.
• Reconciliation of balances of outstanding items.
• Preparing monthly and annual statements of accounts receivable for Division in Johannesburg.
• Communication with customers to minimize the overdue items and escalating problems to Credit Director or other division staff as appropriate.
• Preparing reports and analysis.
• Other activities related to the responsibilities set.
• Action under delegated authority from the Credit Director and his representation in the absence.

Qualifications:

• University Degree in Economics or similar field
• 3-5 Years of experience in Financial Accounting
• Additional computer skills would be highly advantageous: Oracle & Get Paid

Benefits:

• Medical aid 50/50 (applies for main member spouse and 3 children)
• Pension Contribution 100% company contribution
• Group Risk Cover
• Gap Cover -50/50
• Vitality 50/50

The employee undertakes to:

• Respect local and international procedures concerning incoterms (ITC) in all transactions
• Report all ITC issues encountered during their functions to the ITC Gatekeeper of their department or directly to the ITC Manager.
• Regularly attend ITC training

Time travel required:

• 30%

The successful candidate will embrace Vertivs Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. . Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring terms of employment mobility training compensation and occupational health without discrimination as to age race color religion creed sex pregnancy status (including childbirth breastfeeding or related medical conditions) marital status sexual orientation gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes) genetic information citizenship status national origin protected veteran status political affiliation or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position you can request help by sending an email to. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role please visit the companys career page located on Experience:

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