Senior Credit Controller

Senior Credit Controller (6-12 Month FTC) Newcastle West Co. Limerick

Location: Hybrid / Limerick, Co. Limerick, Ireland
job type: Fixed Term / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Accounting & Finance | Accounts Receivable

Salary: Competitive Salary

Our team at Sysco is the best at what they do, and it’s through your hard work, passion and dedication that we’ve been able to become the largest foodservice provider on the island of Ireland. However, as we grow, we want you to grow too.

So if you’re looking for a change, then we have a new position open for a Senior Credit Controller. It’s a fantastic opportunity, and a great step for anyone looking to shake up their career. If that sounds like you, then apply today. 

Summary:

As a Senior 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 assistant credit manager. 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

• 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

• Ensure Credit Management policies and procedures are adhered to

• Weekly/Monthly Reporting identifying individual measurement and performance statistics

• Other Ad Hoc Duties as assigned by Credit Management Team

You will be accountable for:

• The Debtors Ledger Management

• Maintaining a high level of performance in conjunction with company KPIs

• Agreeing customer credit terms and limits

• 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

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years credit/accounts experience

• Excellent communication skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• A high proficiency in excel is essential for this role, experience of AX / Navision an advantage

• Full class B drivers’ licence and flexibility to travel

The duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description are neither definitive nor restrictive and may change in detail from time-to-time to meet the changing needs of the business.

Sysco is an equal opportunity employer.

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First Name Last Name E-mail LinkedIn profile Phone Location CV file What is your expected annual salary in Euro?
What is your current notice period?
What is your current eligibility to work in Ireland?
Please specify current visa type and expiry date (if any visa / permit required):
Kindly be advised that this position is a full-time, 40 hours per week role. Please confirm you can commit to working these hours.
Do you have a full drivers licence and / or access to private transport? Please note, our location is not accessible by or within walking distance of public transport.
This role is based in Newcastle West, Co. Limerick, please confirm this location is suitable to you.
What is your current location?
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform critical job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please provide details below to request accommodation.

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