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.

Our purpose

Touch lives – for the better: We always aim to make a positive impact in people’s lives: our employees, producers, clients, communities and the larger industry. And, through collaboration with this group of people, we strive to make an even bigger and longer lasting impact in the lives of all South Africans.

Values

We live by five important values:

We are HUMBLE

We acknowledge that we are blessed

We are HUNGRY

We do not settle for mediocre

We are BOLD

We do what is right, even if it scares us

We are SMART

We consider our words and actions

We are TEAM PLAYERS

No-one can do this alone

Our legacy

For the Love of the Land: We do it all for our legacy and the love of nature, people, country, sustainability and progress.

Job Description
The Debtors Clerk will be responsible for administrating and controlling Farmpack’s debtor book, and assisting with debtor/sales related administration.  The core functions of the role will include new credit applications, credit reviews, maintaining a strong credit control process, credit risk management, debt collection, assisting the sales department with compiling quotations and other customer related communications, and loading and maintaining sales prices on the ERP system.   The role requires effective communication with clients and sales representatives, accuracy, attention to detail,  and discipline in applying principles and policy.

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Three to five years’ experience in debtors management
• Diploma or degree in Credit Management is advantageous
• Proven track record in credit control
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English and Afrikaans and/or SiSwati)
• Ability to work independently and take ownership within a team environment
• Proficient in MS Outlook, MS Word, and MS Excel (intermediate level)
• Detail-oriented and deadline-driven
• Sound decision-making skills and ability to work under pressure
• Clear criminal background check required
• Demonstrated value-added approach to current job functions

Duties and Responsibilities

• Managing risk associated with Farmpack’s debtors book
• Manage new credit applications and credit reviews from start to finish
• Opening and maintaining debtor accounts on the ERP system
• Perform monthly interest runs on the ERP system
• Sending statements to customers
• Perform daily allocations on accounts
• Handling customer queries and managing payment terms
• General accounts administration
• Negotiating repayment plans or taking legal action if necessary
• Compiling quotations based on representatives’ input
• Ad hoc assistance to sales representatives

Skills Required

• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Discipline
• Conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work under pressure

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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