The Company Our client is a globally recognised brand with a strong presence across Australia and Recent 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 new 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 opportunity for an experienced credit professional to join a well-known international brand on an immediate start basis.

📌 Accounts Receivable (Port Phillip City)
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