Credit Controller (12 Month FTC)

Limerick
Contract
Full-time

1 month ago

Job Description:Being a part of Ireland’s largest foodservice provider means joining a team that is passionate about the world of food and dedicated to the growth and support of the industry. Here at Sysco, our wide, national network aims to serve thousands of cafés, restaurants and bars throughout the country that make up our customers.Though we have always been a local organisation, being a part of Sysco means we retain an international focus that offers our employees the opportunities to learn, develop and pursue the career they have always wanted.Now, we’re looking for a Credit Controllerto join our team. This role will play a key part in the overall growth of the organisation along with helping to maintain our core ethos here are Sysco – keeping the customer at the heart of everything we do.Summary:As a credit controller, you will assist in managing the debtor’s ledger for the company and liaise with various departments within the business whilst reporting directly to the Credit Control Team Leader. You will monitor closely the ledger performance, allocate payments and run various reports as the business demands as well as promote a sound working environment with your peers.Using a professional and proactive attitude, you will provide your team with clear and concise guidance and support, encouraging productivity and ensuring that targets and deadlines are met. You will also produce and analyse complex debt ledgers and identify key issues requiring strong analytical and numerical skills. You will work closely with front of office departments including sales and pricing teams. An ability to build strong working relationships is a must.To be considered, you must have previous experience in an accounts department. Experience in a credit environment within the food services sector would be advantageous but is not essential. More essential is your excellent understanding of debt ledgers, payment applications and overdues. Knowledge of SOX compliance would also be advantageous.Duties & Responsibilities:

Manage assigned customer base and ledger as part of the credit team to maintain overall debtor day KPI’s
Maintain regular customer contact by phone, email etc.
Manage bad debt movement on assigned Ledger and identify accounts that may require special attention or are high risk
Negotiate and agree Payment Plans
Work with minimum supervision on collection of overdue debt
Use own initiative to achieve targets while promoting customer centricity
Liaise with Sales Force and Area managers when necessary to ensure timely collection of outstanding debt
Resolve disputed accounts and negotiate to bring payments into line with terms
Train new colleagues on the department SOPs & KPIs
Weekly/Monthly Reporting identifying individual measurement and performance statistics

You will be accountable for:

Management of the Debtors Ledger
Maintaining a high level of performance in conjunction with company KPIs
Reviewing customer credit terms and limits
Agreeing repayment plans
Handling customer queries
Ensuring that all customer records are properly maintained
Ensuring relevant transactions are processed on a daily basis.
Ensuring SOX compliance is adhered at all times
Other Ad Hoc Duties as assigned by Credit Management Team

Requirements:

Minimum of 2 years credit/accounts experience
Relevant qualification an advantage
Excellent communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong negotiation skills essential
A high proficiency in excel is essential for this role, experience of Microsoft Dynamcis 365 AX an advantage
Full class B drivers’ licence and flexibility to travel

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