Accounts Receivable Temporary coordinator

• The primary objective of the role is to reduce the overall outstanding debt and to ensure we strive to achieve the company targets set.
• Allocate cash collections (incoming cheques and bank remittance) remove
• Timely cash collection of receivables (by phone, email & letter)
• Handle all open items including statements to customers
• Liaise with internal and external customers to reconcile accounts
• Handle all customer Disputes Assist customers with disputes
• Monitoring and reviewing credit limits on a regular basis
• Aged debtor reporting
• Ensure compliance with all relevant company standards, processes, procedures and company values
• Minimum of 3 years experience within credit control
• Excellent influencing, negotiation and closing skills

Preferred knowledge of the shipping industry

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (specifically Outlook, Word and Excel).
• Good knowledge of SAP
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• A team player with a sense of personal responsibility and accountability.
• Strong communication skills (both oral and written).
• Strong organisation skills with the ability to multi-task and work to tight deadlines.
• Ability to remain calm and professional when under pressure.
• Commitment to achieving individual, departmental and wider Company results.
• High levels of accuracy with strong attention to detail.
• Strong inter-personal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with others.