WA Credit Controller/Manager

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Southern Steel Group, the largest privately owned steel distributor in Australia requires an experienced Credit “Champion” to autonomously manage the credit function for their operations based in WA. This role is a permanent, full time position with an opportunity to expand upon your skills.

This is a hands on position, assisted by admin support functions in the business however it doesn’t have any direct reports. You will be at the forefront of performing the credit function for Southern Steel WA, WA Cutting Services and Boyd Metal Industries.

Working closely with the General Managers and the National Credit Manager, your responsibilities include:
- Chasing and collecting all debt for the three businesses;
- Regular discussions regarding current debtors and monitoring of high risk accounts;
- Discuss with sales staff and management new accounts, collections and credit limits;
- Research, approve and process all new credit account applications;
- Maintain the PPSR register for the business and reviewing any potential exposure and limiting risks;
- Assist with management of accounts handed over for legal action;
- Attend credit bureau meetings and build relationships by networking with credit professionals in our industry;
- Managing, assessing, controlling and maintaining all trade accounts;
- Negotiating payment terms.

To be considered for this role you must have experience working in an autonomous credit position where you have been exposed to all facets of credit including writing off bad debts, "making a call" based on your research (i.e. for credit limits or when to hold an account), actively chasing debt as if it were your own money, negotiating payment terms with customers you have built relationships with and speak to weekly, etc. Previous experience working in the steel distribution, manufacturing or a related industry is preferred.

Skills & Experience:
- Excellent time management skills;
- A high degree of accuracy and strong attention to detail skills;
- Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision making skills;
- An ability to engage and negotiate with people across all levels of the organisation, and customers to achieve the required outcome;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills coupled with good computer skills;
- Excellent knowledge of MS Excel is important and will be well regarded;
- A good working knowledge of current and impending legal requirements; and
- A strong understanding of external administrations and legal recovery process.

Whilst this role is based at Hope Valley (Kwinana), travelling to Welshpool once a week is a requirement. What we offer you is the opportunity to be part of a busy, dynamic and highly successful team working for a well-known and respected player in the industry.

Note: We promote a safe work culture; therefore we have a process of reference checking and pre-employment medicals which includes a drug screen for the successful applicant.