Credit Controller

Are you the results focused Credit Controller we are looking for?

E pā ana ki Te Whare Takiura o Manukau - Ngaahi me'a fekau'aki mo e Ako'anga Fakatekinikale 'o Manukau - About MIT

We are passionate, we are genuine, we are honest and we care for others in order to nurture their ability to achieve - Manaakitanga - We are Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) Business Division of Te Pūkenga. MIT recognises the special obligation we have to serve the people, communities and employers of South Auckland and that achieving excellence in tertiary education is critical to both our mission and to the future economic and social prosperity of NZ.

E pā ana ki te tūranga - Tuanga tatara i te angaanga - About the role 

We are seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join the finance reporting team reporting to the Accounting Manager. This is a sole charge position looking after a customer portfolio of both student debt and company debt. You will be tasked with the following responsibilities:

• Investigate overdue accounts and liaise with both customers and internal managers to follow up
• Organise overdue letters and emails to customers
• Deal with customer queries in regards to invoices and overdue amounts
• Negotiate and implement payment schemes where required
• Create aged debtors reporting for internal distribution
• Make recommendations around bad debt and write offs
• Provide input to the monthly reporting cycle.

This is a busy role with large amounts of communication with customers and internal departments so you will need to have at least three years' relevant experience in a credit control position, and preferably in a large corporate environment.

Ideally you will have strong negotiation and conflict management skills, and be both diplomatic and confident in dealing with these situations. You will also need excellent written and verbal communication, an eye for detail and the ability to self-manage and prioritise your work efficiently.

Ahurea - Anga fakafonua - Culture:

At MIT you will work with some incredible people who are passionate about the positive impact we make to the communities we serve.  We offer a work environment which values genuine people who care for others, are well-connected, open and approachable and strive for excellence in all we do.   If you are excited by the role and feel you would fit well into our organisation, we would love to hear from you.

"Kua herea mātou ki te whai i te tūturutanga o Te Tiriti O Waitangi." We are committed to creating and maintaining a culturally sensitive work environment in relation to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

MIT is committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of our ākonga (students) and the rich cultures represented within the local community we serve. We know how important it is for our tauira and kaimahi (staff) to have their culture and values reflected in our way of working and in the people we recruit. To support this, MIT seeks to grow the number of Māori and Pasifika kaimahi across our Institute, and gives recognition to applicants who demonstrate Māori and/or Pasifika cultural knowledge and skills.

Job Reference: 28360

Me pēwhea te tono - Tuku atu fēfē atu haau a tohi ole - How to Apply:

For a copy of the Job Description or to apply visit http://careers.manukau.ac.nz  or press the apply now button.

If you would like any further information please contact Shallu Tokas, People and Culture, (09) 976 0221

Applications close: Thursday, 21st  March, 2024