Credit Controller

Job Description

As Credit Controller, you are a member of the Accounts Receivable Team responsible for managing the cash allocation process, the processing of supplier invoices sent by customers and the management and follow up of rebates. You will also assist in creditcontrol.Client DetailsInternational organization specializing within fast moving consumer goodsDescription

• Allocate and process payments
• Monitor the status of incoming invoices from customers , process the invoice, perform checks and allocate
• Make the correct accounting transactions of promotions and discounts based on agreements (initiation & documentation of credit note request forms, etc.)
• Ensure optimal processing of payments and invoices by the end of the month (process re-invoicing, posting of provisions, monitoring of invoices, etc.).

• Set up credit limits for new customers, including calculation of solvency checks and assisting with determination. For existing customers, update credit limits following company policies with the determined frequency. Examine customer payment plans, paymenthistory, credit line Credit limit check.
• Following company policies, manage the release of the blocked sales orders efficiently and in a compliant way. Cooperate with Supply Chain teams to define proactive steering of credits by customer and identify action plans to minimize the blocked ordersand have a safe credit balance by customer.

• Perform regular and proactive review of the non-paid invoices by sending reminders and communicating with customers via phone, email, fax or mail, as well as coordinate with other departments (Sales and Supply Chain, Customer Service etc).
• Ensure that all receivable invoices are paid within agreed customer payment terms.
• Run weekly reports and process in SAP, working with the Accounts Receivable Manager to flag customers nearing and exceeding their payment terms.

• Research any discrepancies by checking bills, invoices, sales receipts and bank deposit records.
• Verify the validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from sales, supply chain, customer service departments, and from customer.
• If the claim is justified and approved, clear the credit memo with the payment or deduct with the overdue invoices. If the claim is not justified, contact client with the elements given by the CBU to obtain the payment.
• Assist with the month-end close process and reconciliations

• Contribute to the completeness and correctness of accruals at month-end. Review the ageing of accruals and challenge the business if necessary.
• Participate in appropriate monthly meetings with Finance, Sales and Supply Chain to provide insight into performance against cash management and working capital targets.
• Contribute to finance projects as appropriate.
• Guarantee effective internal control in the perimeter assigned and contribute to implement actions plans.

ProfileTo be successful in this role you will:

• Good knowledge of general accounting postings
• Have relevant working experience preferably in Shared Service Environment
• Be accurate and numerate, detail focused and able to get the work done thoroughly
• Be able to work with a team as well as independently
• Be enthusiastic and reliable and feel comfortable in communicating with different people, backgrounds and cultures
• Have strong communication skills in English - both verbal and written
• Have good knowledge of MS Office (in particular Excel skills) and accounting systems (SAP is ideal)

Job OfferFlexible working an competitive salary.

Keyskills :
Credit ControlSAPjournalsquery resolutionrebatescash collectionbacklog invoices