National Credit Controller

Summary about this job

Detail information about job National Credit Controller. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Join a growing, high performance finance team
• Career progression opportunities within our global business
• Sydney based, Mascot office location

Did you know KONE moves over one billion people every day? In 2017, we had annual net sales of EUR 8.9 billion. We employ over 55,000 driven professionals in over 60 countries worldwide joined together by a shared vision. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, it is our mission to improve the flow of urban life.

As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, it is our mission to improve the flow of urban life. We believe in improving performance through inspiring, engaging and developing our people. Personal growth is strongly supported and there are significant opportunities for career development. Joining us means you will be part of a global network of people, working in a culture that fosters innovation and empowers you to make a difference.​

Why this role?

KONE Australia is embarking upon an exciting growth phase and this represents an opportunity to join our Head Office finance team. As the successful candidate, you will implement KONE’s credit policies so that an acceptable level of risk is maintained, repayments are made on time, losses are kept to a minimum and arrears are economically collected.

Being part of a global organisation that actively supports your career and internal promotions, means that for the right person, this role could be a fantastic next step in your career.

What will you be doing?

• Lead the process for collections and dispute management in Australia and New Zealand
• Assure credit worthiness of potential customers using credit rating reporting and past payment history for existing/recent customers
• Maximise receivable cash flow through optimisation, development and measurement of the collection team
• Analyse and implement continuous process improvements to optimise receivables
• Travelling to field locations to conduct receivable audits, provide education and development of field personnel, deliver presentations on receivable analysis, examine collection policies and processes for compliance, problem solve and recommend improvement opportunities
• Assist with managing, directing and maintaining a professional collection infrastructure in accordance with KONE policies and procedures for receivables, payment terms, provisions, collection policies, retention management, asset protection management and process integrity
• Assist regional management with receivable goals and objectives, timely management reporting, project and customer risk analysis, and coordination of corrective action plans
• Responsible for evaluation and interaction with 3rd party collections

Are you the one?

• At least 5 years’ experience in a full function credit control/account receivable role within a matrix organisation
• Background and qualifications in finance
• Exceptional customer service skills and experience
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to propose practical solutions to our business
• Well-developed communication skills and the ability to stay patient, negotiate and proactively solve problems
• You make plans in line with established procedures and guidelines
• Previous experience achieving high KPIs and the ability to handle a fast moving, high volume environment
• Previous SAP experience is an advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of programs
• Self-motivated, with the ability to hit the ground running

What do we offer?

• Career progression opportunities within a global organisation
• Total reward elements that engage and motivate our employees and help us make KONE a great place to work
• Comprehensive learning and development programs covering a wide range of professional skills

Please note: visa sponsorship is not available for this position. All applicants must have full-time rights to work in Australia at the time of application.

KONE is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

Please note that KONE does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Agreement, KONE will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee.

In the event that a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate to any member of our staff without a previously signed agreement, KONE explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of KONE.