Position Title: Credit Controller
Employer: Unilever
Employment: Full-Time | Contract
Place of Work: Addis Ababa - Ethiopia
Posted date: 5 months ago
Deadline: Submission date is over
Job Opportunity at Unilever
Function: Supply Chain
Reports to: Head of Customer Experience Ethiopia
Scope: Local
Location: Addis Ababa
Terms & Conditions: Full time
About Unilever
With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever makes a real impact on the world. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace.
At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment.
Job Purpose
The job holder is accountable for the E2E credit granting & collection process through the consistent application of the company’s credit policy.
Main Responsibilities
- Set up and execute the credit control system.
- Monitor Unilever’s Bank Accounts and post deposits in the SAP system.
- Prepare Cash Receipt Vouchers for each deposit.
- Collect and post Withholding Tax Receipts.
- Maintain proper master records and filing for traceability.
- Ensure compliance with credit policies and regulations.
- Meet cash collection and debtors day targets.
- Respond promptly to client and internal inquiries.
- Provide ad-hoc reporting as requested by management.
- Liaise with finance teams and customers to resolve credit issues.
- Handle disputed bills and negotiate payment terms.
- Chase overdue invoices and maintain accurate records.
- Identify changes in payment trends and propose actions.
- Take actions for customers who default on payments.
- Send customer statements and ensure account reconciliations.
- Support in developing credit management capabilities.
Experiences & Qualifications
- Strong analytical and advanced Excel skills.
- Excellent business communication and partnering skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Experience with SAP systems.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance with 3+ years’ experience.
Skills
- Strong analytical and advanced Excel skills.
- PowerPoint presentation skills.
- Effective communication.
- SAP proficiency.
- Power BI knowledge.
- Collaboration skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Proficiency in MS Office.
- Stakeholder management.
- Customer service orientation.
Leadership
- Energized by delivering fantastic results and engaging with others.
- Responsible for personal wellbeing and high standards of work.
Critical Standards of Leadership (SOL) Behaviors
- PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility for execution and results.
- PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards and builds resilience.
- CONSUMER LOVE: Looks for better ways to serve consumers.
- PURPOSE & SERVICE: Leadership is service to others.
- AGILITY: Continually learning and developing skills.
