The Company 

My Client is a well-known brand in the Australian Market. They have a progressive and forward-thinking approach, and as a result, have achieved significant growth throughout the Australian market.

The Role:

Reporting directly to the CFO, this role will be responsible for overseeing the collection of premiums. Lead and manage a team to achieve KPI’s specific to the credit control function. There will also be a hands on component to the role requiring premium allocations:

• Directing and supervising the activities of the Credit Control function, ensuring timely collection of outstanding amounts and the maintenance of outstanding debt at acceptable levels
• Managing Accounts Payable function, including approval of payments and ensuring allocation of expenses to correct budget account
• Acting as an escalation point for more complicated functions related to Accounts Payable and Credit Control
• Performing month end accounting procedures and producing weekly, fortnightly, monthly and quarterly reports as required
• Reviewing procedures to ensure efficiency of operation
• Continually training and developing staff in order to maintain and improve the efficiency of functions
• Maintaining Customer Service Standards for internal and external stakeholders
• Leading and supporting all process improvements related to Credit Control and Accounts Payable
• Liaising and working with the projects team for implementation of new systems and related processes
  Your knowledge, skills & attributes

Experience & Skills:

• 5 years of experience in credit control and at least 1 year experience in a leadership role
• Insurance experience is a MUST
• Excellent people and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working on Insurance systems- Winbeat, Eglobal, UPM 2
• Strong administration and team management skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Negotiation and interpersonal skills