Credit Controller

Description:

Optimize Recruitment are partnering with a leading wholesale provider to recruit a Credit Controller for their Cork based office. This is a 6-month maternity cover contract position with the possibility of a 3 month extension.

This is a fully office-based position reporting into the Credit Control & Branch manager. This role will manage and coordinate the ledgers of a large customer base ensuring financial targets are achieved.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing the entire ledgers process to ensure positive month end results
• Manage cash collections and payments of customer invoices
• Reviewing and following up on debtors
• Issuing invoices and statements to customers
• Communicating with customers to manage account queries and resolve payment issues
• Liaise with sales department in relation to issuing PO’s and completing POD’s signatures
• Engaging with other branches to resolve customer account issues
• Clearing dockets regularly
• Opening new accounts and processing payments from customers for all three Cork branches
• Managing petty cash for all cork branches
• Preparation of bank lodgements
• Any other Ad-hoc duties the department may require.

Key Skills/Qualifications:

• 2-3 years’ credit control experience with a large customer base
• Ability to achieve financial objectives and targets
• Demonstrate good organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and problem solve
• Strong written & verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills