Mafriq a Mauritius based international trading house with experience specializing in the export of FMCG's, fruit and vegetables, meat, wines and building materials to over 55 countries throughout the world.

We are looking for an energetic and self-motivated Debtors Controller to join our Finance team. The ideal candidate must have a strong background in managing and controlling an organization's accounts receivable, ensuring that outstanding invoices are paid on time. This role involves maintaining positive relationships with clients, monitoring credit limits, and implementing effective credit control procedures. Ideally the candidate needs to be able to converse in French.

Key responsibilities of the role include the following:

1. Implement credit control procedures: Ensure that all Customer Credit Application forms, CGIC cover applications and Internal Credit Limit Application forms are completed. Assist ECs with this when requested.
2. Cash Allocation: Allocate payments to customer accounts accurately. Reconcile payments received with outstanding balances.
3. Debtors - clerical function: Prepare Interest invoices & recoup invoices for various items i.e.: commission receivable, freight recovery, and any additional charges. Relieve Debtors clerk when the need arises.
4. Agency Sales and Commission Receivables: Calculate Agency sales and claiming commission from suppliers.
5. CGIC: Administration of Credit Guarantee formalities and policy requirements.

We are looking for someone with the following characteristics:

• Efficient
• Resourceful
• Able to speak their mind.
• Enjoys confrontation.
• Takes pride in their work.
• Able to handle pressure and deadlines.

We are looking for someone with the following experience and skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a formal course in Debtors Control
• Proven experience in accounts payable or a similar financial role.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and accounts payable best practices
• 3 – 5 years’ experience in a debtors controller position.
• French speaking
• Proficiency in using Syspro and Microsoft Excel
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills