Maersk Line is recruiting a Collector, to be based in Luanda, Angola.
Duties
- The Collector will work closely with our colleagues in GSC in line with the MLOS minimum standard meeting requirements – being on top of collection manage the total outstanding, DSO and on account
- Handle invoicing and collection from the big customers
- Collector will ensure to follow up for all the payments to be applied on time and correctly
- Follow to ensure Freight and detention tariff in AFLS/CXED are updated correctly and free time extensions are done timely
- Make weekly reconciliation on the different accounts and the corresponding system balance and clearing aged outstanding items
- Monitoring AFR task closure and bill relies for export shipments
- Preparing reports for management on the overall image of the outstanding every week and handling any query
- Credit Review & Analysis
- Ensure Credit Review process is executed as and when required as per global blue print and processes
- Review Credit Renewal requests and ensure process is followed in line with global Act as the communication interface between FCRM and sales team and ensure that credit process/approvals is aligned with Global Authority Matrix
- Monitor, and evaluate customer who exceed their credit terms in a timely manner and ensure appropriate follow up is taken by sales/collections teams
- Monitor daily emails and ensure these are either responded to or forwarded to the correct department/escalation point in a timely and accurate manner
- Monitor Credit Levels and support the FCRM with the management, reporting and review of credit levels for all customers and ensure compliance with credit terms and conditions
- Liaise with in-country coordinator, sales persons where necessary for additional information/support on required information
- Adhere to relevant legislation (Country/cluster specific)
- Request updates from Banking institutions for letters of credit for markets where Credit Bureaus are not available
- Ensure all credit reviews are completed prior to credit expiration and ensure zero risk for audit findings as a result of expired credit terms being continued
- Reasoning and Communication Skills
- Support the standardization of global collections process and ensure clear communication of relevant processes with cluster stakeholders
- Engage, where necessary with clusters to deliver reports and decisions regarding credit review, credit evaluation and credit renewal processes
- Be able to make sound decisions supported by facts and data available through banks, financial reports, and historical behaviours with the group and credit bureau information
- Ensure all credit processes are completed accurately with high attention to Detail and where necessary, relevant level of additional investigation
Requisites
- Bachelor degree holder or above
- A finance background and experience is an advantage, but not a firm requirement
- A minimum of 5 years of working experience with customer facing processes and a good understanding of commercial processes (contracting, bookings)
- Experienced in working closely with offshore teams in service centres
- Excellent analytical skills
- Self-driven and detail-oriented
- Demonstrates a high level of integrity and professionalism
- Fluent verbal and written communication and presentation skills in English and Portuguese
Benefits
- An interesting opportunity where you can gain technical financial expertise, expand your commercial exposure and further enhance communication and people skills
- You will interact and partner with the Country Sales Manager and Country Customer Service Manager on customer collections to ensure optimisation of working capital
- You will join a dynamic and fast-growing country and work with a team of committed and professional staff; Through your contributions and learning, you will be exposed to further career advancement opportunities within the organisation
Notes
- Only short listed applicants will be contacted
How to Apply