Introduction to the VKB Group
The VKB Group is an agricultural company, providing support to farmers and producing straight-from-the farm-foods for consumers. Apart from the various consumer brands, the VKB Group is also represented by its regional brands: VKB, GWK and NTK. Our roots are firmly planted in agriculture with farming at our core, continuously growing and evolving throughout the years.
Starting with providing everything needed on the farm to produce food, we now also operate in all areas of the food supply chain: processing, logistics, and national and global market channels.
This “house of brands” we’ve established with the support of our farmer shareholders is the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future.
More about
At GWK Agri we work daily to move the boundaries of agriculture, to help people discover new and better ways. We are pioneers in the agri- and food value chain, committed to shaping a sustainable business, driving growth and providing a better future for all stakeholders. We offer you the opportunity to establish yourself within a professional, corporate environment in the countryside.
Job description
We are seeking a highly motivated and knowledgeable Credit Manager to join our team to manage the assigned debtors’ book with healthy risk management.
Requirements
- Grade 12/ NQF 4 with Accounting as subject
- Appropriate Bachelor's degree or equivalent will serve as recommendation
- RE5 certificate
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in financing administration
- Credit- or financing-related experience
- Be willing to periodically travel to customer sites Have experience in customer interactions and negotiations
Duties and Responsibilities
- Administration of the capital lending process
- Collection of overdue accounts
- Assist with payments of suppliers, member funds as well as shareholder loans by GWK producers
- Issuing of check requests enquiries, orders and expense authorizations
- Responsible for general office administration
- 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
- Managing client relationships
Skills
- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
- A deep understanding of credit and financial analysis
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data accurately
- Detail-oriented with excellent organisational and time management abilities.
- Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Other Information
- The company can expire jobs at any time at their own discretion.
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- VKB Group is an equal opportunity employer. VKB Group’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to VKB Group’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. VKB Group actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities
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