Join one of Australia's leading FMCG organisations based in Bendigo.
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Collection Lead to join the Finance Operations department.
This pivotal role will be responsible for ensuring timely collections from their retail and wholesale customers, enforcing credit policies, managing credit risk exposure, and driving continuous improvement in collection processes.
Key Responsibilities: Ensure timely collection of invoiced amounts from retail and wholesale customers.
Enforce strict adherence to credit policies and repayment terms with wholesale customers.
Monitor strategic and major accounts to manage credit risk with due diligence.
Continuously improve existing collection and customer profile risk assessment processes.
Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, Legal, and Financial Accounting teams to manage the AR ledger and minimise credit risk exposure.
Support the Financial Controller and Senior Financial Accountant during the annual audit and assist with ad-hoc tasks as required.
Lead and mentor a junior AR collection team member responsible for retail accounts, providing coaching and support.
Establish and implement process improvements and reconciliation activities for weekly reporting and month-end processes.
Assist the Financial Controller with ad-hoc projects, including system and process improvement initiatives.
Manage communication and reporting with key stakeholders, including internal Executive Leadership Team members and external service providers.
Uphold and maintain the integrity of credit policies and governance across the business.
Collaborate effectively with the junior AR collection team to ensure comprehensive coverage of all accounts.
Drive ongoing development and coaching initiatives for junior team members and customer service staff.
Lead process improvements that enhance efficiency and accuracy in the AR function.
Foster strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support optimal commercial outcomes.
Join one of Australia's leading FMCG organisations based in Bendigo.
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Collection Lead to join the Finance Operations department.
This pivotal role will be responsible for ensuring timely collections from their retail and wholesale customers, enforcing credit policies, managing credit risk exposure, and driving continuous improvement in collection processes.
Key Responsibilities: Ensure timely collection of invoiced amounts from retail and wholesale customers.
Enforce strict adherence to credit policies and repayment terms with wholesale customers.
Monitor strategic and major accounts to manage credit risk with due diligence.
Continuously improve existing collection and customer profile risk assessment processes.
Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, Legal, and Financial Accounting teams to manage the AR ledger and minimise credit risk exposure.
Support the Financial Controller and Senior Financial Accountant during the annual audit and assist with ad-hoc tasks as required.
Lead and mentor a junior AR collection team member responsible for retail accounts, providing coaching and support.
Establish and implement process improvements and reconciliation activities for weekly reporting and month-end processes.
Assist the Financial Controller with ad-hoc projects, including system and process improvement initiatives.
Manage communication and reporting with key stakeholders, including internal Executive Leadership Team members and external service providers.
Uphold and maintain the integrity of credit policies and governance across the business.
Key Deliverables: Collaborate effectively with the junior AR collection team to ensure comprehensive coverage of all accounts.
Drive ongoing development and coaching initiatives for junior team members and customer service staff.
Lead process improvements that enhance efficiency and accuracy in the AR function.
Foster strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support optimal commercial outcomes.
Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in Finance, Business, or a related field.
Proven ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and internal business units.
Advanced proficiency in Word, Excel, and Power Point; ERP experience is a plus.
Experience in the FMCG sector is preferred; knowledge of the agriculture/poultry industry is advantageous.
Skills and Competencies: Strong problem-solving abilities and a high level of attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills, adaptable to various team members' backgrounds.
Proven influencing and negotiation skills to drive favourable outcomes.
Demonstrated understanding of team dynamics, with the ability to inspire and engage colleagues.
High awareness of personal behaviours and their impact on others, fostering a constructive work environment.
Strategic thinker with a propensity for challenging the status quo.
Comfortable with ambiguity and open-minded in approach.
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