Credit Controller
New Yesterday
Company Profile
Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.
Position Summary
The Credit Controller will perform high volume, global and cross business line internal and external customer service including but not limited to, credit checks & recommendations; AR management and monitoring; troubleshooting; review and reporting; identifying and resolving discrepancies; and assuming responsibility for reducing delinquent accounts as part of a team clearly focussed on improving cash-flow.
Duties And Responsibilities
Reduce risk through effective & proactive credit management
Provide recommendation for customer credit limit review, and for sales reserve / bad debt provisions
Contacting customers via phone, e-mail, or other approved means to achieve timely payments
Prepare statements of account
Enlist, support and work closely with all functional managers, Project Managers and Key Sales & Account Managers to accelerate the collection process, in alignment with company goals & strategies by regular communication and building strong internal and external business relationships
Provide high level customer service regarding credit & collection issues: - daily resolution on all credit requests; provide information for refunds; resolve ‘on account’ balances, unapplied cash, customer discrepancies and short payments
Escalate trends of delinquent accounts to immediate supervisor and as defined in Company policy
Identify, reduce and/or escalate issues contributing to account delinquency
Assist with preparation of information pertaining to customer liquidation and bankruptcies
Support projects and initiatives utilising technology to continuously improve and automate our collections process globally
Work closely with the Billing team on invoicing queries, and unbilled revenue, to ensure timely billing
Perform other assigned tasks and duties necessary to support the Credit & Collections function
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor’s degree in accounting / finance or equivalent industry experience
Extensive experience in collections, billing, or related accounting background
Strong reporting, research, analysis, communications, and organisational skills as well as self-starting ability
Familiarity with contracts & laws relating to collections
Complete knowledge of Microsoft Office, database, and ERP software
Desired
Knowledge and understanding of PeopleSoft Financial capabilities
Proficiency in MS suite inc. Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
Experience in dealing with multiple / split currencies & country specific deductions
Ability to understand and utilize customer contracts, and customer web portals
Experience in testing / implementing new systems and/or processes
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and other Characteristics
Commitment to excellent customer service whilst maintaining assertiveness
Work as part of a global team, collaborating with team members to drive positive results
Organised, flexible, and resourceful
Proven ability in troubleshooting, excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
Ability to collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and make concise recommendations
Strong and effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to prioritise workload & multiple responsibilities, to meet deadlines & targets
Self-disciplined & capable of identifying and completing critical tasks independently and with urgency
How To Apply
Regular full-time employees who apply will be considered along with external candidates. Employees with less than six months with their current position are not eligible to apply for job postings. Please discuss your interest in the position with your current manager/supervisor prior to submitting your completed application. It is highly recommended to apply through the PeopleSoft or Oceanet portals.
Closing Statement
We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to advance in an international company. To apply, click 'Apply Now'.
- Location:
- Aberdeen
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Controller