career opportunity

             JOB ADVERT –EXTERNAL
      POSITION   CREDIT & TREASURY MANAGER
Reports To  Finance Manager
Duty Station
PUMA ENERGY Tanzania Limited -HQ
Direct Reports
Treasury & Credit Team
Key Relationships
Internal: Business Support & Sales Teams
External: Financial Institutions, Clients etc
Job Purpose Plays a key role in optimizing cash-flow of the Company and Managing the risk related to customer credit
Key Responsibilities Compiles/Generates weekly/monthly cash forecast and credit reports to the Puma Treasury & Credit Management Team Maintains relationships with the local banks and handles all queries in respect of bank accounts. Responsible for the “payment to the suppliers” process. Processes data into the ERP payment GL account Monitors and maintains credit facilities e.g. loans, guarantees, overdraft facilities in line with Company Credit Policy in coordination with the Puma Treasurer & Credit Management Team Ensures timely payments by clients and the DSO and overdue % remains as low as possible as defined in the credit policy. Organizes weekly Credit committee meetings in order to make sure that all credit limits are approved and overdues followed up Makes decisions on accruals and write-offs in coordination with the Puma Credit Manager Responsible for all GL entries related to doubtful debtors
Qualifications & Experience
Relevant degree in accounting Relevant experience in Credit control, Treasury, Accounts Receivables and Risk management with 4/5 years of experience in an industrial business. Oil Industry experience is preferred. At least two years experience in a supervisory role Excellent track record of successful career
Essential Knowledge & Skills Excellent working knowledge of Ms office packages (Excel, Word, P/point, Access, etc) Exposure to ERP systems is critical, preferably Navision Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English Working knowledge of accounting as applies to the role and business Through understanding of credit and treasury issues as applies to our business environment Good management and leadership skills
Personal Attributes Customer service oriented Reliable, approachable & flexible Able to work independently and as part of local and global teams under pressure Confident, mature & excellent professional outlook Demostrate good conduct and professional ethics
How to Apply
Send CV only to job4puma@gmail.com
Or deliver by hand or post to:
Human Resources Manager,
PUMA Energy Tanzania, Bandari/Kurasini Road
P O Box 9043, Dar Es Salaam