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Credit Controller - Maternity Cover, Cork

Kellihers
Cork Full-time
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Company Description

Rexel/Kellihers Electrical is a worldwide expert in distributing electric and energy\-efficient products and services. Our goal is to provide smart electrical solutions that improve the comfort, safety and security of our customers’ homes, businesses, and industries.

We are currently recruiting a Credit Controller for a temporary maternity cover contract of 9–12 months based in Cork.

Job Description

Role Purpose:

To manage and coordinate the ledger of a large customer base along with ensuring the financial targets are achieved.

Key Accountabilities:

Oversee the entire ledger and work from it to ensure good result at month end
Manage and participate in cash collections, adhering to and enhancing controls to ensure timely payment of customer invoices
Regular review of debtors and follow up actions
Issue invoices/statements to customers monthly
Issue copy of invoices and statements as requested by customers
Liaise and communicate effectively with customers to manage their accounts and resolve payment queries
Liaise with sales department when PO’s are not issued \& POD’s are not signed
Engage with other branches to resolve issues on accounts when goods are purchased throughout the country
Ensure stuck dockets are cleared regularly with Branch Manager
Open new accounts
Ensure timely credit escalation
Receive and process customer payments for all three Cork branches
Manage the daily cash (counting the float \& ordering change)
Accurately manage the petty cash for all three Cork branches
Prepare bank lodgements
Other ad hoc duties

Qualifications

Essential Experience:

Demonstrate good organisational and time management skills
Good attention to detail and be able to prioritize and work well under pressure
Strong communication skills to deal on a regular basis with colleagues at all levels of the organization and in all functions, in particular when working closely with non\-financial employees
Strong people management skills with experience managing teams
Demonstrate conflict resolution skills and problem solving skills
Excellent Excel, Word and Outlook skills
Fluency in English both written and spoken

Desirable Experience:

Ability to demonstrate a successful track record and show the achievement of financial objectives and targets
Able to respond flexibly and empathetically to customer needs, managing their expectations effectively showing high accuracy and attention to detail

Key Performance Indicators:

Ensure account documentation is complete for end of month payment
Resolutions of disputes on accounts are resolved
Collection of monies on time at end of month

Additional Information

Benefits:

Bike to Work Scheme
Company Events
Company pension
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
On\-site parking
Private medical insurance
Sick pay
Store discount

At Rexel we welcome people from all backgrounds with diverse perspectives and experiences. Our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels respected and empowered to succeed as we understand that our success and innovation is enhanced by an inclusive and diverse workforce.

Work Location: In person

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