Credit & Accounts Payable Manager, EMEA in Staines

Targus is globally renowned as the market leading provider of products for the mobile professional. Targus continues to set the standards of excellence in protection, craftsmanship, and functionality of carrying cases and computer accessories. Targus has 45 offices globally and direct distribution in over 145 countries. Regardless of your needs, we at Targus are devoted to providing only the best product for our clientele.

The Position is responsible for Credit Control and Accounts Payable Function for the EMEA Business, ensuring that both departments run smoothly, and targets are met.

1.Staff Management. Managing 5 team members, setting objectives, setting and monitoring performance via KPI, and appraisals.

2.Credit risk assessment of new and existing clients, regular reviews of insured and non-insured customers.

3.Work with legal departments to agree distributor & customer contracts. Working with the Insurance Company to agree Credit Limits for all new Customers.

4.Order Approval, continuously reviewing customer account for past dues and ensuring credit line are not breached. Regularly reviewing problematic accounts and taking appropriate action.

5.Working with Sales & Operations teams and external customers to resolve disputes and ensure delivery of cash collection.

6.Responsible for litigation processes, making recommendations for bad debt and write off to senior management.

7.Ensure appropriate credit control processes are in place and adhered to.

8.Managing sales credit & customer rebate claims processes, ensuring claims are processed within SLA

9.Responsible for all reporting for the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable ledger in EMEA.

10.Responsible for ensuring all invoices are processed within the 48-hour SLA.

11.Responsible for checking all payments are processed in line with supplier payment terms.

12.Responsible for checking all approvals are in line with the EMEA authorisation schedule.

13.Responsible for resolving all supplier account queries promptly.

14.Running a weekly cash forecast agreeing inbound and outbound payments for the week.

15.Support with the regular internal and external audits for both areas.

16.Ad hoc Projects as required

Know How:

Education:

GCSE/A Levels preferred.

Experience (Industry, role type, management):

10+ years Accounts Payable & Credit Control preferably including foreign currency.

Stakeholder management.

Good understanding and proficiency in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.

Intermediate/Advanced Microsoft skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Core Competencies (Skills and abilities):

Excellent communication skills.

Diligence, organisation and time management and the ability to work to tight deadlines essential.

Collaborator.

Adaptive learner, methodical and positive outlook.

Professional attitude.

1.EMEA Client Leadership Team

2.Regional Sales Directors

3.EMEA Sales Team

4. Finance Team