Transam Fiji Limited part of Neptune Pacific operates market leading brands in shipping and logistics services across 18 Pacific Island markets. The Company is vertically integrated providing supply chain solutions between worldwide markets and the Pacific Islands. Neptune Pacific is the largest carrier in its core Pacific Island markets operating eight container ships and servicing 18 Pacific Island nations.
The role will be responsible for developing and executing the company's credit management and collections strategy to improve cash flow, minimize credit risk, and optimize working capital. This role will also lead a dedicated Accounts Receivable and Credit team while partnering closely with Commercial and Operations teams to ensure timely collections and effective dispute resolution.
Job Description- Develop and implement strategies to reduce Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and improve cash collections across all business units.
- Lead collection activities on overdue accounts, with a strong focus on aged and high-value debtors.
- Manage customer credit assessments, approvals, credit limits, and payment terms.
- Monitor and mitigate credit risk through regular customer reviews and proactive account management.
- Drive disciplined collections governance, including credit hold procedures, recovery plans, and legal escalations where required.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve invoice disputes and eliminate recurring process issues.
- Lead, coach, and develop the Accounts Receivable and Credit team, establishing clear performance expectations and fostering a high-performance culture.
- Prepare weekly ageing reports, DSO dashboards, cash collection forecasts, and executive performance reports.
- Drive continuous process improvements, support ERP and finance transformation initiatives, and ensure compliance with company policies and audit requirements.
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 10 years' experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit Management, or Collections.
- At least 5 years' leadership experience managing AR, Credit, or Collections teams.
- Demonstrated success in significantly reducing DSO within a medium to large organization.
- Proven experience managing aged debt portfolios exceeding FJD $10 million.
- Strong stakeholder management and commercial negotiation skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
Preferred
- Experience within the shipping, logistics, freight forwarding, transport, or distribution industries.
- Professional accounting qualification such as CPA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent.
- Experience leading shared services or centre-led collections functions.
Our Neptune Pacific Contribution:
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity for development and internal mobility.
- Wonderful Giving - allows you to donate company money to causes of your choice
- Wonderful Neighbor - spend a day in the community helping with various service projects
- Company focused on wellness and health.
If you are a self-starter with an interest in developing your skills in the logistics industry, then this could be you.
To be considered for this role you must have the legal right to live and work in Fiji.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related discipline.
- Minimum 10 years' experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit Management, or Collections.
- At least 5 years' leadership experience managing AR, Credit, or Collections teams.
- Demonstrated success in significantly reducing Days Sales Outstanding (DSO).
- Proven experience managing aged debt portfolios exceeding FJD $10 million.
- Strong stakeholder management and commercial negotiation skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
- Experience within shipping, logistics, freight forwarding, transport, or distribution industries.
- Professional accounting qualification such as CPA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent.
- Experience leading shared services or centre-led collections functions.
- Legal right to live and work in Fiji.
What We Do
Headquartered in Los Angeles, The Wonderful Company is a privately held $5 billion company dedicated to harvesting health around the world through its iconic consumer brands. The company’s 10,000 employees worldwide are committed to bringing consumers everywhere the freshest, most wholesome pistachios, citrus and pomegranates; bottling the finest water and wines; and creating colorful bouquets that are sure to touch the heart. This commitment is reflected in the company’s market share: Wonderful Pistachios® is America’s No. 1 tree nut and America’s fastest-growing snack; Wonderful® Halos® is the No. 1 mandarin orange in America; POM Wonderful® is the No. 1 100% pomegranate brand in America; FIJI® Water is America’s No. 1 premium imported bottled water brand; JUSTIN® Wine has the No. 1 Cabernet Sauvignon in California; and Teleflora® is the world’s leading floral delivery service. The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back at its core. The company has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility, including more than $1 billion invested in environmental sustainability; $65 million in charitable giving, education initiatives, and innovative health and wellness programs each year; and $143 million toward the construction of two charter school campuses in California’s Central Valley. To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products and its core values, visit www.wonderful.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit www.wonderful.com/csr.
