National Credit & Accounts Receivable Officer

Veritas ·www.veritasrecruitment.com.au

Location Laverton North, Victoria, Australia
Salary AUD 90,000 / year
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
Accounting Support
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The Company
Our client is a well-established, multi-entity Australian business operating across transport, logistics and supply chain. With a strong shared services function and a collaborative finance team, they are seeking an experienced credit and AR professional to manage a national debtor ledger and support healthy cash flow across the group.
 
The Role
Reporting to the Group Shared Services Manager, this is a critical role responsible for managing the AR function across multiple entities - driving proactive collections, maintaining healthy cash flow and delivering a high standard of customer relationships.
 
Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
  • Proactively manage a national debtor ledger across multiple entities; contact customers regarding overdue accounts via phone and email
  • Investigate and resolve outstanding account queries; negotiate payment arrangements within approved authority limits
  • Process and allocate debtor receipts accurately; reconcile customer accounts and investigate unidentified or unallocated cash
  • Process credit applications and complete all required credit checks; maintain and update customer master data
  • Monitor customer credit exposure; implement stop credit procedures and prepare debt collection referral recommendations as required
  • Prepare weekly debtor reports and aged debt analysis; coordinate and participate in weekly debtor review meetings
  • Respond to customer enquiries relating to invoices, statements and account balances; resolve disputes with Operations and Sales
  • Distribute monthly statements; assist with month-end debtor reconciliations and support EOM reporting requirements

The Person

  • Considerable experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit Control or Collections
  • Experience managing a large, high-volume national debtor ledger across multiple entities
  • Strong understanding of credit management, collection principles and credit law
  • Experience using ERP systems such as CargoWise or SAP; intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel
  • Experience within transport, logistics or supply chain advantageous; exposure to credit insurers and debt collection agencies a plus
  • Excellent negotiation, communication and problem-solving skills; high level of customer service and relationship management
  • Strong organisational and time management skills; high attention to detail and ability to prioritise competing deadlines
 
About Us
Veritas Recruitment recruits across multiple verticals, with industry-specific recruiters servicing a range of clients. Our divisions include Senior Accounting and Finance, Accounting Support, Freight and Logistics, Business Support, and Technical and Operational positions. To find out more about Veritas and our team, visit www.veritasrecruitment.com.au

The Consultant

Alex Dacombe specialises in recruiting within the Senior Accounting & Finance space, having worked in recruitment for over 5 years across the globe.

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Please click the appropriate link and send your resume in Word format. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Alex Dacombe on 0456 083 246

Frequently asked questions

Who is hiring for the National Credit & Accounts Receivable Officer role?
Veritas is hiring for the National Credit & Accounts Receivable Officer position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the National Credit & Accounts Receivable Officer job located?
The National Credit & Accounts Receivable Officer role with Veritas is based in Laverton North, VIC, AU.
What does the National Credit & Accounts Receivable Officer role pay?
Veritas lists the National Credit & Accounts Receivable Officer role at up to AUD 90,000 per year.
Is the National Credit & Accounts Receivable Officer role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Veritas.
What experience level is the National Credit & Accounts Receivable Officer role?
The National Credit & Accounts Receivable Officer position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
How do I apply for the National Credit & Accounts Receivable Officer role at Veritas?
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