1. Credit should only be extended to customers who have been subject to a pre-arranged thorough review of their credit status.
2. The credit application must be formalized, stating maximum credit permitted, payment terms and methods, people authorized to make bookings on behalf of the debtors etc. All credit applications should be renewed annually for solvency checks.
3. An up-to-date authorized debtors listing must be maintained, stating the credit limit and terms available to each debtor and communicated to all relevant staff.
4. The Credit Manager is responsible for the review of the application and investigation of the applicant’s credit history. All credit applications must be approved by the Financial Controller and the General Manager. In the case of an Accounting Hub, credit applications are approved by the Senior Financial Controller.