Jobs at VKB Group

Who Are We Looking For?

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical individual with a passion for financial evaluation and risk assessment. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving, and can confidently interact with clients and stakeholders. You will provide general support to credit manager regarding the management of the assigned debtor’s book. If you have a keen eye for financial details and a commitment to delivering accurate credit evaluations, we’d love to hear from you!

Requirements

• Appropriate bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in credit evaluation / financing administration
• Credit- or financing-related experience in a commercial bank and/or agricultural co-operative
• Willing to periodically travel to customers and agribusiness functions
• Experience in customer interactions and negotiations
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English
• FAIS compliant, RE5 completed or to be completed

Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate, prepare, and screen credit applications
• Administer the financing function within the limits specified by company policy
• Assist with the collection of overdue accounts
• Assist with payments of suppliers, member funds as well as shareholder loans by GWK producers
• Assess financial statements, cash flow forecasts, farming budgets, and securities
• Issuing of check requests enquiries, orders, and expense authorizations
• Prepare debtor and ledger journals
• Month-end procedures to prepare monthly closing on Debtors
• Handling of account queries and other enquiries from clients
• Responsible for general office administration
• Liaise and communicate with internal and external clients and stakeholders

Skills Required

• Advanced MS Office proficiency
• Strong administrative ability
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Conflict management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Team player with a collaborative approach
   

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Job Description

• The ideal team player will be responsible to sell the organisation's merchandise according to agreed targets. Effectively market stock to customers, manage stock control to ensure constant availability of stock to clients. 

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF 4
• 2-3 years agricultural retail experience
• Proven knowledge of animal health products and additives is essential
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Orientation towards marketing and client service
• Clear criminal record
• Thorough, precise and accurate
• Constantly adding value to the functions of the job 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Stock control and orders
• Stock Management including receiving of stock
• Marketing of products and assisting customers
• Ensure clean and tidy working space
• Solving Problems and dealing with queries within set mandate
• Merchandising stock and replenish stock levels as needed
• Continuously rendering customer service of high standard to walk-in customers and via telephonic and email medium

Skills

• Decision making skills
• Problem definition and analyses
• Team work
• Compliance
• Organising and planning
• Personal resilience
• Client service
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain long lasting relationships
• Sound sales and interpersonal skills