Credit Controller

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We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest, and Transitions, iconic brands that consumers love as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences, and leading e-commerce platforms. Join our global community of over 190,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn!

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We are looking for a Credit Controller to join our Hungarian entity in Budapest. Join us in redefining the boundaries of what’s possible!

Your role

We are looking for a Credit Controller, who would be able to ensure the correct management of the credit policy by administering a portion of the sales ledger, generating maximum cash flow and minimising bad debts, contributing to the achievement of targets on DSO and the proportion of total exposure that is overdue.

Main responsibilities:

• Chase overdue payments
• Negotiate payment plans and maximize cash collection
• Review bad debts and prepare cases for debt recovery agents
• Allocate payments and reconcile accounts
• Monitor customer credit limits
• Process new account applications based on the results of credit investigations
• Establish good relationships with external customers to maximize payments
• Liaise closely with the internal account managers to resolve and settle issues
• Ensure regular communication with sales force and customer services for information sharing
• Produce ad hoc reports to meet the commercial needs of the business

What we are looking for:

A willingness to learn new skills is key, if you have experience and can demonstrate your knowledge any of the below it would be an advantage:

• Credit control experience gained in international environment
• Capability to communicate confidently & professionally at all levels within a diverse audience
• Good problem-solving and negotiation skills
• Being at ease with Excel, knowledge of SAP would be additional benefit
• Having Contracts and Trade Terms knowledge
• Good standard of Processes & Information Systems literacy
• Ability to prioritise own workload
• Educational Background in Economics is preferred

If you are interested in this role, then please apply now.

Recruiting process

Our recruitment process may vary. If you are selected, you will be contacted by our recruiters, who will guide you through the specific steps for your application.

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