CREDIT CONTROL EXECUTIVE

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JOHNCRANEEMEA02491

DIVISION:

John Crane

JOB FUNCTION:

Finance

Job Description

The Credit Control Executive plays a crucial role in managing the financial health of the organization by ensuring timely and efficient collection of outstanding debts and minimizing credit risk. This role is responsible for monitoring and controlling the company's credit policies and procedures, assessing the creditworthiness of customers, and developing strategies to mitigate credit-related issues.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Invoice Creation: Timely creation of invoices – ensuring compliance with E-Invoice Regulations and matching Customer PO.
• Invoice Submissions: Scan all invoices. Submit invoices to customers, immediately – either by email, on portal or courier and update the status in SAP and file in archive.
• Daily Cash Collection Update : Review daily collections in the bank and provide details of collections to GL accountant to apply these against customer’s invoices. LD’s or deductions should be investigated and seek appropriate approvals to clear these deductions from customer accounts.
• Debtors Reporting: Generate regular Account Receivable reports and analysis on the status of outstanding debts, aging accounts, and credit risk exposure for management review. Analyze overdue by reason code and propose concrete action plans.
• Customer Relations: Build and maintain positive relationships with customers while diplomatically addressing payment issues. Collaborate with sales and customer service teams to resolve customer concerns and facilitate smoother payment processes.
• VAT Ouput Workings : Create VAT Output Analysis to support Monthly VAT Return submission
• Risk Mitigation: Identify potential credit risks and propose appropriate measures to minimize financial losses.
• Process Improvement: Continuously assess and enhance credit control processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness. Work closely with Divisional and Group Resources to develop automated solutions or reporting platforms.

Diversity & Inclusion

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

The Individual

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field is preferred.
• Proven experience (>2 years) in credit control or a related financial role.
• Strong understanding of credit principles, financial analysis, and risk assessment.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in using financial software and accounting systems.
• Attention to detail and ability to work in a deadline-driven environment.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Manage the day-to-day invoice processing, submission on customer portals, coordinate with sales and service team to ensure customer acceptance for processing.
• Support Financial Controller in credit management process to drive debt collection and manage credit risk for the entity.

About Smiths

At Smiths we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver market-leading innovative solutions that meet our customers' evolving needs, and touch the lives of millions of people every day. We are a FTSE100, global business of around 14,600 colleagues, based in 50+ countries. Our solutions have a real impact on lives across the planet, enabling industry, improving healthcare, enhancing security, advancing connectivity and supporting new homes. Our products and services are often critical to our customer s’ operations, while our proprietary technology and high service levels help create competitive advantage. We welcome colleagues with a curious mind, who are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea of working at a business with a 170+ year history of innovation, and five global divisions, all experts in their field.

About John Crane

John Crane is a global leader in rotating equipment solutions, supplying engineered technologies and services to process industries. The company designs and manufactures a variety of products, including mechanical seals and systems, couplings, filtration systems and digital diagnostics technologies. John Crane customer service is accessed through a global network of more than 200 sales and service facilities in over 50 countries. Global reported revenue for fiscal year 2021 was in excess of $1 billion USD. John Crane is part of Smiths Group, a global leader in applying advanced technologies for markets in threat and contraband detection, energy, medical devices, communications, and engineered components.

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