Job Description
Exciting opportunity for a commercially minded Accounts Receivable Manager with a leading FMCG- Distribution name in Ireland. You will play a pivotal role in in the senior leadership team, overseeing the full life cycle of the Collections- Accounts Receivable for the Group. Location: South Co. Dublin Company Bonus, Pension, 26 days leave, parking Flexi-starting time Hybrid working- 3 days in office after initial training period Scope of role: We are looking for a strong leader who can navigate change and ensure a best-in-class service from their team. You will have ownership and oversight on the sales ledger, ensuring it is managed effectively, with high volumes of internal and external queries handled promptly. Partnering with and stive to build strong relationships with Sales, warehousing, as well as the wider senior leadership team, this role offers the successful application ample opportunity in an established & growing household name. Team Management: People Management: Lead the Accounts Receivable team, setting objectives, conducting appraisals, and managing day-to-day issues, ensuring adequate training & development needs Alignment with Business Goals: Ensure the team's activities support the overall business objectives. Process Improvement: Leading the team on projects aimed at improving processes within the Accounts Receivable function. Support Strategy: Contribute to the Group's growth by supporting new business onboarding & acquisitions. Tasks and Responsibilities Ongoing management of Groups' customer records (updates and changes, approved internal procedures) Managing new customer set up process inc. credit history, approving initial credits terms Oversight of team on sales transactions ensuring accurate data for analysis & month end reporting Maintain an effective and professional credit control system. Serve as an escalation point for collection issues; and responsible for progressing collection issues to resolution Work closely with the sales order processing departments in resolution of customer disputes Preparation and management of Aged Debtors report ensuring that aged debt is minimized and providing a weekly KPI of aged debt Develop a suite of KPIs for distribution to the Senior Leadership Team to enhance decision-making Implement, manage, and enhance the ERP system. Identify opportunities to enhance system efficiencies Ensure ongoing compliance with internal procedures Support the Group's strategy of growth in onboarding new business through any acquisitions Assisting with Group Finance Leadership team on all Accounts Receivable audit queries Skills & Experience Required: Credit Control/Accounts Receivable: Minimum 5-8 years of experience. Team Management: Minimum of 3 -5 years of experience managing a team. Leadership: Ability to conduct appraisals, set goals, and provide regular feedback. Credit Control: In-depth knowledge and experience in credit control processes. Technology: Proficient in integrated accounting software and advanced MS Excel skills is essential Business Acumen: Strong commercial awareness and confidence to challenge the status quo. Morgan McKinley is acting as an Employment Agency and references to pay rates are indicative. BY APPLYING FOR THIS ROLE YOU ARE AGREEING TO OUR TERMS OF SERVICE WHICH TOGETHER WITH OUR PRIVACY STATEMENT GOVERN YOUR USE OF MORGAN MCKINLEY SERVICES. Skills: credit control accounts receivable debt collection aged debtors reportings team management Benefits: Work From Home Bonus pension Hybrid flexi-start