Credit Controller - Maternity Cover, Cork

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.

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

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

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.