Our client is a globally recognised brand with a strong presence across Australia and Current Zealand. Due to a period of change within the finance team, they are seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable / Credit Controller to join them on a 3-month temporary contract, based in the South Eastern suburbs.
The Role
Reporting to the Financial Controller, this role is responsible for managing the end-to-end credit and accounts receivable function for a customer base of over 500 accounts. You'll work closely with stakeholders across sales, finance, and external partners to manage credit risk, collections, and customer account maintenance.
Key responsibilities include:
Manage credit risk in line with global policies, including current customer credit applications, master agreements, and creditworthiness assessments
Own the AR function including account reconciliations, cash allocation, and collections
Conduct annual credit reviews and assess credit limit increase requests
Manage credit holds, payment plans, and bad debt reserves
Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies and customer disputes
Maintain accurate records of collection activity within SAP
Liaise with banks, debt collection agencies, lawyers, and accountants as required
Support process improvement initiatives across the credit function
The Successful Candidate
Prior relevant experience in a similar credit/AR role
Solid understanding of credit and legal principles (previous banking experience highly regarded)
Hands‑on experience with SAP or a similar ERP system, plus strong Excel skills
Excellent negotiation, communication, and customer service skills
High attention to detail and strong time management, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
This is a great prospect for an experienced credit professional to join a well-known international brand on an immediate start basis.
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