Credit Risk & Management Accountant

Your tasks

• Manage customer payments and ensure accurate allocation to respective invoices.
• Monitor customer accounts, follow up on overdue balances, and coordinate collection activities to improve cash recovery.
• Administer dunning procedures and maintain effective debt recovery processes.
• Monitor customer credit exposure and support the implementation of credit control policies and procedures.
• Support month-end and year-end financial reporting activities relating to receivables and credit management.
• Coordinate periodic inventory cycle counts, ensuring the accuracy of inventory records and reconciliation of variances.
• Work collaboratively with Sales, Supply Chain, Customer Service, and other stakeholders to resolve customer account and credit-related issues.
• Identify areas for process improvement and support initiatives that strengthen credit risk management and financial controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualification (ICAN, ACCA, or equivalent) is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in credit control, accounts receivable, or financial accounting.
• Experience working with ERP systems and strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of banking processes, trade finance instruments, and credit risk management practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.