Credit Controller

WHO WE ARE

We are EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses. The Company brings together the complementary expertise of two industry pioneers, one in advanced lens technologies and the other in the craftsmanship of iconic eyewear, to create a vertically integrated business that is uniquely positioned to address the world’s evolving vision needs and the global demand of a growing eyewear industry.

With over 180,000 dedicated employees in 150 countries driving our iconic brands, our people are creative, entrepreneurial and celebrated for their unique perspectives and individuality. Committed to vision, we enable people to “see more and be more” thanks to our innovative designs and lens technologies, exceptional quality and cutting-edge processing methods. Every day we impact the lives of millions by changing the way people see the world.

JOB SCOPE AND MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES :

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.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND RELATED ACTIVITIES :

• 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

NETWORK OF INTERACTION :

INTERNAL  : sales and customer service department

EXTERNAL  : clients and vendors (lawyers, agencies and similar)

TECHNICAL SKILLS

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS THAT THE IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD HAVE?

LANGUAGES :

Hungarian and English – high knowledge