CreditController

Our client is a leading provider of specialized reinsurance broking services. Headquartered in Mauritius, they maintain a strategic international presence with offices in Kenya, South Africa, Zambia, Ivory Coast, and London. They leverage local expertise and global reach to deliver robust solutions across diverse markets. **Job Summary** They are seeking a detail-oriented and assertive **Credit Controller **to manage the accounts receivable and accounts payable ledgers. Based on-site at our Mauritius head office, you will oversee the company's collections worldwide, with a **primary focus on accounts across Africa**. Working within a team of technical accountants who have a portfolio of accounts, you will minimize bad debt risk, resolve reconciliation issues and optimize global cash flow. **Key Responsibilities** **1\. Manage Global Cash Collection** * Direct routine collection activities dealing directly with clients. * Conduct outbound collection calls across multiple time zones. * Hold monthly collection meetings with internal teams to review collection progress * Supervise update of cashbooks * Ensure outward payments are done within 10 days or lesser. * Ascertain payment reminders are sent per agreed timelines **2\. Assess Cross-Border Risk** * Monitor amounts due and propose, implement and supervise payment terms per client. * Monitor geopolitical and macroeconomic risks affecting African markets. **3\. Resolve Disputes and Reconcile Accounts** * Partner with technical accountants to resolve premium and billing issues. * Supervise monthly account reconciliations for key accounts. **4\. Deliver Financial Reporting** * Track and report on international **Days Sales Outstanding (DSO)** metrics. * Track and report on unapplied cash * Track and report on number of days outward payments take. * Prepare aged debtor reports * Identify high-risk accounts requiring external legal action. **Requirements** **Key Qualifications and Requirements** * **Experience** : Minimum