Credit Controller
- Recruiter
- Marks Sattin
- Location
- England, London, City of London
- Salary
- £25000 - £30000 per annum + Pension,Holidays,Monthly Bonus
- Posted
- 28 Sep 2016
- Closes
- 05 Oct 2016
- Ref
- FCMED
- Contact
- Junaid Ahmed
- Job Title
- Credit Controller
- Category
- Retail / Wholesale
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
We are seeking a Credit Controller to join their established finance team to work on a international/multi-ledger operation along numerous sister companies.
Main Responsibilities
- To work within the Credit Management team to reduce company debt and improve ageing whilst maintaining good relationships both internally and externally
- To ensure the Group Credit Policy is followed and adhered to for Int'l Zone, and 3rd party companies
- To be responsible for own client base and ensure monthly cash collection targets are reached
- To chase debts primarily by phone & also by letters & emails
- To work with local office staff to ensure debts are paid in a timely fashion as per the agreed credit terms and ensure all information required from local offices is received on a timely basis & gives clear concise information on any outstanding debt
- perform accurate cash forecasts for the Group cash flow ensuring all relevant debt is included by using knowledge & historic payment trends of client on a daily basis
- provide guidance to local office staff to ensure they are performing effectively to ensure they achieve their targets
- make weekly calls with each office to go through complete chase list & document agreed action points/current issues
- To review accounts regularly to ensure that all transactions have been allocated accurately
- To keep unallocated cash to an absolute minimum through effective account reconciliation
- To produce regular month end reports to include, but not limited to, debtor analysis, payment and debt trends and exposure by territories and/or channels and to be pro-active and act quickly on any deteriorating trends by take appropriate corrective action to remedy
- Resolve queries quickly and efficiently & communicate information to Line Manager effectively
Experience Required
- Minimum 3 years solid, successful credit control experience in a complex, multi-ledger, multi-currency B2B environment
- Self-motivated with excellent organisational, inter-personal and negotiation skills coupled with a high level of accuracy and eye for detail are essential and therefore can present well-reasoned arguments to convince others
- Positive, 'can do' attitude;
- Ability to independently problem-solve to a positive conclusion & effectively multi-task
- Able to effectively alter chasing methods between high and low value clients;
- Thorough knowledge of AR procedures with good knowledge of the General Ledger
- International debt chasing experience essential
- Strong Excel skills (intermediate) required including pivot tables & Vlookups;
- Comprehensive experience of complex account reconciliations;
- Strong 'commercial' approach required;
- Must have experience working in a international business dealing with different territories and currencies