Credit Manager - County Limerick

Credit Manager - County Limerick.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Credit Manager to manage the Company’s credit function. This will involve making credit line decisions and acting as direct line manager for the credit team where, using a professional and proactive attitude, you will provide your team with clear and concise guidance and support, encouraging productivity and ensuring that targets and deadlines are met. You will also produce and analyse complex debt ledgers and identify key issues requiring strong analytical and numerical skills. You will work closely with front office departments including sales and pricing teams. An ability to build strong working relationships is a must.

The role requires a candidate who is:
• A leader with previous credit & people management experience
• Self-motivated and results driven
• Eager to expand knowledge and skills

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and manage the team
• Ensure adequate training and coaching is available
• Ensure credit and collections and customer accounts are maintained to the highest standard and in line with SLA’s
• Effectively handle customer queries / escalations
• Agree customer payment plans
• Liaise with DCA’s and legal counsel when applicable
• Assist colleagues as the business demands
• Prepare weekly / monthly and quarterly reports
• To represent the company on appropriate industry bodies and attend meetings as required
• To review accounts periodically with Credit Controllers and Sales Management

Key Accountabilities:
• The Debtors Ledger Management
• Maintain a high level of performance in conjunction with company KPI's
• Agree customer credit terms and limits
• Handle customer queries
• Ensure that all customer records are properly maintained
• Ensure relevant transactions are processed on a daily basis.
• Ensure SOX compliance is adhered at all times

Interested applicants should have:
• Minimum of 5 years' credit experience is essential. 
• Minimum 2 years' people management experience is essential
• Demonstrated understanding of debt ledgers
• Strong negotiation skills essential
• Relevant qualification an advantage
• Knowledge of SOX compliance an advantage
• Full class B driver's licence and flexibility to travel