Credit Controller - Maternity Cover, Cork

Rexel/Kellihers Electrical is a worldwide expert in distributing electric and energy‑efficient products and services. Our goal is to provide smart electrical solutions that improve the comfort, safety and security of our customers’ homes, businesses, and industries.

We are currently recruiting a Credit Controller for a temporary maternity cover contract of 9–12 months based in Cork.

Job Description Role Purpose To manage and coordinate the ledger of a large customer base along with ensuring the financial targets are achieved.

Key Accountabilities

Oversee the entire ledger and work from it to ensure good result at month end

Manage and participate in cash collections, adhering to and enhancing controls to ensure timely payment of customer invoices

Regular review of debtors and follow up actions

Issue invoices/statements to customers monthly

Issue copy of invoices and statements as requested by customers

Liaise and communicate effectively with customers to manage their accounts and resolve payment queries

Liaise with sales department when PO’s are not issued&POD’s are not signed

Engage with other branches to resolve issues on accounts when goods are purchased throughout the country

Ensure stuck dockets are cleared regularly with Branch Manager

Open new accounts

Ensure timely credit escalation

Receive and process customer payments for all three Cork branches

Manage the daily cash (counting the float&ordering change)

Accurately manage the petty cash for all three Cork branches

Prepare bank lodgements

Other ad‑hoc duties

Qualifications Essential Experience

Demonstrate good organisational and time management skills

Good attention to detail and be able to prioritise and work well under pressure

Strong communication skills to deal on a regular basis with colleagues at all levels of the organisation and in all functions, in particular when working closely with non‑financial employees

Strong people management skills with experience managing teams

Demonstrate conflict resolution skills and problem‑solving skills

Excellent Excel, Word and Outlook skills

Fluency in English both written and spoken

Desirable Experience

Ability to demonstrate a successful track record and show the achievement of financial objectives and targets

Able to respond flexibly and empathetically to customer needs, managing their expectations effectively showing high accuracy and attention to detail

Key Performance Indicators

Ensure account documentation is complete for end of month payment

Resolutions of disputes on accounts are resolved

Collection of monies on time at end of month

Benefits

Bike to Work Scheme

Company Events

Company pension

Employee assistance programme

Employee discount

On‑site parking

Private medical insurance

Sick pay

Store discount

At Rexel we welcome people from all backgrounds with diverse perspectives and experiences. Our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels respected and empowered to succeed as we understand that our success and innovation is enhanced by an inclusive and diverse workforce.

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