Credit Controller - MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company (UK) : Job Details

Credit Controller

Full time, Temporary (maternity cover – up to 12 months)

We are looking for a Credit Controller to work within our Credit Control team.

The successful candidate will maximise cash collection and reduce aged debt and support the business by managing credit limits and being aware of the risk.

Skills and experience you’ll bring to us

• Credit Control Experience (shipping/haulage background preferred)
• Team player, but also self-motivated with ability to work on own initiative
• Organised and thorough in approach to tasks
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Ability to manage the demands of a fast-changing department
• Ability to recognise potential problems quickly and to implement solutions
• Decision making and positively adapting to change
• Create and maintain strong cross business relationships
• Good Microsoft Office 365 skills (Outlook, Excel and Word)

How you will help us and what you can expect

• Ensure all accounts are monitored daily
• Build and maintain customer relationships
• Chase customers by email or telephone to set credit terms
• Ensure collections are in line with Geneva requirements
• Reconciliation of accounts
• Prioritise and take proactive action in chasing debt and escalate where required
• Allocate cash in timely and accurate manner
• Day to day administration support (statements, copy invoices, etc)
• Proactively find solutions to operational issues in an ever-changing environment
• Work collaboratively across the business, working with key Stakeholders
• Proactively work across the business with Customer Service, Commercial and Sales bringing relevant data to drive improvements

If you feel this is the next step in your career, please apply now.