Assistant Credit Manager (Midrand) at Mustek Limited

Job Purpose:

• Overseeing and maintaining the Accounts Receivable function on a regional basis, specifically Gauteng. Assisting the National Credit Manager with CGIC processes and alternative credit and security measures required for clients that do not qualify for CGIC cover.
• This role also encompasses maintaining client relationships, resolving client queries and assisting business with deal facilitation.

Main Objectives:

Credit Management

• Maintain Gauteng Debtors book in line with business KPIs.
• Report to National Credit Manager on debtors days, bad debts, weekly cash flow, overdue reports, etc.
• Monthly preparation of Legal Provisions.
• Liaising with attorneys, in-house and external on legal matters.
• Meeting with clients to resolve overdue and any other queries that may arise, ensuring customers remain satisfied with standard of service provided by the team.
• Manage and maintain Joint bank accounts in conjunction with National Credit Manager.
• Assist Gauteng sales and PM's with queries and day to day limits, credits etc.
• Approved credit applications and limits in line with Delegation of Authority.
• Effective management of disputes with clients and ensuring optimal outcome for Company.
• Ensure timely and effective participation in the preparation of submissions of reports required by National Credit Manager.
• Stay current with industry trends.
• Preparation of Legal documentation.
• Mitigate risks within Mandate in terms of trading.
• Understand and negotiate Binding Contracts.

Staff Management

• Manage and assist Gauteng debtors’ staff in conjunction with National Credit Manager.
• Meet with staff members on a weekly basis to ensure that debtors’ overdue are kept to a minimum.
• Share knowledge and develop staff capacities and knowledge in their job functions.
• Provide ongoing feedback to staff and assist National Credit Manager with performance assessment processes.

Customer satisfaction and client relationships

• Build and maintain relationships with Insurers, attorneys and clients.
• Effective management of disputes with clients and ensuring optimal outcome for Company.

Qualifications and Experience:

• NQF Level 6 or higher qualification in Law or Finance
• BCOM in finance advantageous
• CIMA would be advantageous
• Epicor system knowledge would be advantageous
• Minimum of 3+ years in a Credit Managerial role

Skills and Knowledge:

• Solid understanding of the National Credit Act as amended, FICA and other relevant legislation.
• Understanding of IFRS 9 and ECL principals for Financial Accounting purposes.
• Good understanding of corporate governance principles.
• Made proven strategic contributions to setting and achieving goals in a Debtors managerial role.
• Good understanding of a distribution business and the need to competitively assist in positioning Mustek.
• Previous strong experience on managing large debtors book and collections.
• Requires detailed knowledge of theories and practices relevant to finance – debtors.
• Proven experience in decision-making that directly impacts various business units within the organization.
• Create solutions to challenges that may arise, especially in terms of legalities.
• Exceptional management skills, especially in terms of utilizing resources and being able to multitask in a cross functional environment.
• Excellent knowledge of Export/Retail/Channel/GOVT debtors’ books and their requirements.

Closing Date 10 July 2026