Credit Controller (1 year contract)

The Company

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.8 billion in revenue and 13,700 employees in 54 countries in 2023. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

The Position

Credit Controller (1 year contract)

Job Summary

Job Purpose

The Credit Controller ensures proper risk management of customers. Therefore, the Credit Controller is required to accelerate collections from customers and limit defaults. As the main point of contact for specific markets, the Credit Controller provides insights, presents reports and maintains a good relationship with internal (Customer services, Sales VPs, BA controllers…) and external customers (Clients).

Responsibilities

• Provide reports and insights to internal customers regarding the activity and results of credit management department
• Analyze the financial health of our customers and validate the creation of accounts as well as changes in payment terms
• Manage credit insurance and credit approval requests
• Establish credit limits on customer accounts and ensure fast resolution of credit blocks
• Negotiating payment plans & respond on clients complex inquires
• Animate SSC AR team on the follow-up strategy and ensure that cash application is done correctly and on time
• Ensure the proper collection of our customers and take care of the follow-up of difficult cases
• Support salespeople on cash culture and regular communication of payment situations to salespeople and management
• Report KPIS on a regular basis and work on action plan to improve debt reporting
• Working with Finance team on bad debt provision process following company's bad debt provision policy
• Participate in focal groups, supporting and ensuring harmonization ideas and automation processes
• Be responsible for management and follow-up of customers involved
  
  

Experience & Qualifications

• Finance/Accounting/Business Degree
• Master should be considered as a plus
• 5-10 years of relevant experience in field (AR, Cash collection, Credit Management)
• Experience with SAP
• Fluent in English
• French and German would be a plus
• Excellent presentation, analytical skills
• Shared Services Background / Multinational Company is advantageous
• Self-Motivation & Resilience
• Ability to meet strict deadlines
• Willingness to join/lead new projects
  
  

Position Type

Full time

and

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

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