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GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.
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Primary responsibility for credit controlling customer ledger for reporting unit 42235 – GEA Mechanical Equipment UK Limited – Sales of new machiines and service business.
Follow internal credit control processes for the management of sales ledger balances
Take proactive action to drive reduction in overdue amounts, working to Divisional and Group KPI’s
Chase customers for overdue invoices, including ensuring invoices have been received and are approved
Maintain Finance email inbox
Maintain clean ledgers, investigating and resolving any discrepancies
Communicate with customers by phone and e:mail as required
Reconcile, investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies with customers as necssary
Communicate with/escalate to operational staff and management when accounts to accounts chasing has failed to obtain payment, including escalating administrative and other non-accounting issues, including confirmation of contractual payment terms. Follow up to ensure agreed actions are taken
Liaise with Accenture Shared Service Centre regarding cash applications, remittances and payment queries, review customer statements and overdue letters that are instigated by Accenture are sent out correctly. Checking and updating any incorrect or missing email addresses.
Prepare and provide reports to management, arrange and attend regular review meetings with operational management
Review of customer master data in ERP system, and request any updates need to customer contact details.
Credit check process/generate experian reports and VAT checks on customers for management review and approval
Review and maintenance of customer credit limits
Deal with Liquidators/Administrations/Insolvencies as they arise.
Management Responsibilities:
There are no direct reports into this role
Your profile and qualifications:
Minimum 5 years experience in credit control role
Self motivated individual able to work on own initiative, and as part of a team
Confident & self assured personality with a professional approach, able to present a positive corporate image of GEA with our customers.
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization both orally and in writing
Good understanding of cash flow and working capital management
Experience of Microsoft Office, including Excel is essential
Good IT skills, ability to learn and adapt to new systems
An individual willing to be flexible in line with business needs
GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.
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GEA is one of the world’s largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors. Our portfolio includes machinery and plants as well as advanced process technology, components and comprehensive services. Used across diverse industries, they enhance the sustainability and efficiency of production processes globally.
GEA is listed in the German MDAX and the STOXX Europe 600 Index and is also among the companies comprising the DAX 50 ESG and MSCI Global Sustainability Indices.
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