Credit and Collection Manager at Vertiv

Job Description

• At Vertiv, we’re 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&P’s, 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