Credit Controller - Maternity Cover, Cork

Rexel France; Cork; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bike to Work Scheme

Company Events

Company pension

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

On-site parking

Private medical insurance

Sick pay

Store discount

Job summary

Rexel France in Cork is seeking a Credit Controller for a temporary maternity cover contract lasting 9–12 months. The role involves managing a large customer ledger while ensuring financial targets are met.

The ideal candidate will have strong organisational and communication skills, along with experience in cash collections and account management. Benefits include a bike to work scheme, employee assistance program, and private medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate good organisational and time management skills.
• Good attention to detail and able to prioritise and work well under pressure.
• Strong communication skills with colleagues at all levels.
• Strong people management skills with experience managing teams.
• Demonstrate conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the ledger of a large customer base.
• Oversee cash collections ensuring timely payments.
• Regularly review debtors and follow up on actions.
• Open new accounts and ensure timely credit escalation.
• Manage daily cash and petty cash for three branches.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

People management skills

Conflict resolution skills

Excel

Word

Outlook

Fluency in English

Job description

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 resolvedCollection 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.