Job Description
BENEFITS
Competitive Salary Health Insurance Study towards CICM qualification
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Complete credit risk reviews <$50K including a review of ratings provided by outside agencies and make recommendations for credit facilities available to new/ existing customers Prepare, send and follow up on monthly Statements of Accounts (SOA’s) to clients and ensure that invoices are paid in a timely manner Early detection of disputes, logging in the Dispute Management system (DTS) and working closely with Sales through to resolution Manage and respond to order release requests in a timely manner, in line with Credit best practice Build rapport with key clients, and establish a clear process for regular payments to keep debtor balances in check Occasionally visit clients to follow up outstanding invoices or unresolved issues to recover payment Undertake detailed customer account reconciliations as required Letter of Credit management, from draft LC review through to LC document submission and payment Identify changes in payment patterns and propose action to avert indebtedness Maintain accurate records of all follow up activities within Wesco Anixter systems Respond promptly and accurately to both external and internal clients & stakeholders Prepare local reporting per Wesco Anixter EMEA Credit Management requirements Other duties as delegated from time to time by the Supervisor, Regional Credit Manager, or any other person designated in their absence
ESSENTIAL WORK SKILLS
Over 5 years’ experience of working in a Credit & Collections function, ideally for a multi-cultural MNC Familiar with AR principles from Order to Cash - Risk, Order Releasing, Invoicing, Collecting Cash, Reconciliations and Finance Reporting Ability to sort, prioritize & work efficiently and identify gaps & areas of improvement Ability to anticipate work needs and follow through with minimum direction Ability to listen, communicate well (both written & verbal) with customers, colleagues and stakeholders Ability to work independently, be energetic and a self-starter Fluent in English
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Previous work experience in a Credit position with minimum of 5 years PQE, ideally within a MNC Degree in Commerce/ Accounting/ Economics Excellent keyboard skills and strong competence of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Team & Access/ SQL High standard of numeracy and accuracy with excellent attention to detail A team player with a flexible approach and a willingness to learn Professional, outgoing & confident personality, able to operate at all levels (internally & externally) Strong organizational & time management skills
Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
