Senior Credit Controller

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

Handle 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

Requirements:

Minimum of 5 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 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.