Job Opportunity at Guardian Limited, Credit officer

Credit officer

The Guardian Limited (TGL), widely acclaimed as the Home of Great Newspapers, is part of the IPP Group of Companies – one of Tanzania’s leading private sector entities with dignified presence in the print media as well as television and radio broadcasting.

TGL currently publishes two upmarket daily newspapers – The Guardian (in English) and Nipashe (in Kiswahili).

In our ongoing endeavour to ensure that we have a team of highly qualified, diligent and motivated professionals in our various departments and units, we are looking for suitable people to fill the following vacancy:

Job Title: Credit officer

Responsibilities:

Collection of outstanding payments in respect of advertisements

Issuance of credit notes and control of credit

Reconciliation of customers’ accounts

Leading freelancers in making follow-ups on uncollected debts

Ensuring that the debt status is as accurate and current as possible

Developing reports on aged debt accounts and outstanding day sales

To identify delinquent debts and take necessary action to recover the debts

Offering customers quality services in a prompt manner

Ensuring timely transfer of credit made to, and payments made by, customers

Reviewing collection queue to perform collection activities accordingly

Adhering to customer credit policies and procedures

Closing outstanding amounts in monthly collection accounts to meet set targets

Contacting debtors and implementing repayment schedules and terms

Assisting in efforts to take legal action against debtors, including by providing necessary information

Maintaining security and confidentiality of Company and customer information

Ensuring compliance with the law during the collection of debts

Qualifications:

Degree in Finance/Accounts/Credit Management

Three years working experience in Debt Collection and Credit Control

Skills:

Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Ability to positively and meaningfully connect with clients and encourage them to make timely payments of debts owed
Time management skills, particularly as relates to dealing with calls to – and by – clients
Experience in meeting retention and sales negotiation goals
Basic computer software skills and ability to work within relevant data spreadsheets
Ability to work diligently and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Attention to detail and ability to reason and think quickly during negotiations
Interested candidates meeting the above-mentioned criteria should send their applications, complete with detailed CVs, addressed to:

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
THE GUARDIAN LIMITED
P. 0. BOX 31042
DAR ES SALAAM

Alternatively, deliver the documents at The Guardian Limited offices in Mikocheni Light Industrial Area – opposite I TV studios or send the application via Email to: vacancy@guardian.co.tz

Deadline: 13 December, 2019

Please, note that only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.