Our Client, an Irish-owned company with a strong presence in the market, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Credit Controller to join their team in Cork City. Managing a high volume of accounts the successful candidate will need to possess excellent communication, organisational, and analytical skills.
This is an urgent requirement for an initial 12-week contract, with the potential for extension or opportunity to a move into permanent role for the right candidate. This role requires someone fully onsite in Cork City, It is a part time role, 24 hours per week over 3 days (once training is complete).
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day credit and collection activities, ensuring timely receipt of customer payments and proactive resolution of outstanding debts.
- Proactively address customer queries that may impact payment timelines, collaborating effectively with the Sales team and other departments.
- Accurately and promptly post customer receipts to the Accounts Receivable ledger, ensuring correct allocation against outstanding invoices.
- Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to guarantee accurate processing and allocation of all customer payments.
- Collaborate with the Finance Manager to facilitate new account openings in accordance with Group guidelines.
- Issue credit notes for rebates, small query charges, and other relevant credits as approved by the General Manager/Finance Manager.
- Approve customer orders in alignment with established Credit Control procedures.
- Closely monitor high-risk customers, implementing timely and appropriate escalation procedures as needed.
- Enhance credit control practices by cultivating strong relationships with customers, sales, order management, and other teams, while adhering to internal processes and guidelines.
- Collaborate effectively with the Accountant and other departments to promptly resolve any queries related to cash transactions, including those arising from bank reconciliations.
- Champion best practices within the Cash and Accounts Receivable environment by regularly reviewing and updating procedures and collaborating with international colleagues.
- Conduct quarterly reviews of all customer credit limits, ensuring their adequacy and alignment with the General Manager and Finance Manager.
- Produce monthly and quarterly Accounts Receivable reports as part of the month-end reporting process.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in Credit Control position within a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills with a proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
- Strong analytical and numerical skills with a solid foundation in basic accounting principles.
- Proficiency in computerized accounting packages, preferably SAP.
- Advanced computer skills, with expertise in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Proven ability to meet deadlines consistently and effectively.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
