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Credit Control Officer - Finance

Employer
Global Academy Jobs
Location
Australia
Closing date
Nov 5, 2018

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Job Details

UQ Finance is responsible for enabling achievement of the University's strategic ambitions by securing UQ's financial future through expert advice, systems and support. In delivering on this, the Finance function will value professionalism and accountability.  Our approach is to treat everyone with respect and to work collaboratively to deliver excellent service.

The key specialist service areas of Finance are:

  • Corporate Finance
  • Financial Planning and Analysis
  • Financial Operations including Accounts Payable, Collections and Receivables, and Client Support Services
  • Professional Services teams - Advisory and Transactional Services

 

Finance at UQ operates within a devolved environment with Finance staff located in Professional Services teams in Faculties, Research Institutes and Central Divisions supported by Finance specialist service teams. The position is part of the Collections and Receivables team within the Financial Operations team for Finance.

The role

With a key focus to minimise bad debt exposure through proactive management and collection of all aged debt of the University, this role offers the opportunity to demonstrate your advanced analytical, organisational and negotiation skills.  Key responsibilities include performing credit risk assessments; monitoring approved credit limit exposures; improving the performance of aged debt within agreed collection guidelines; identifying and investigating doubtful debt and preparing reports for bad debt; liaising with key stakeholders on debt recovery and how to achieve agreeable outcomes; working with the University's external debt collection agency; contacting delinquent accounts to make arrangements for payment; liaising with staff at all levels throughout the UQ community.

The person

Applicants should possess a relevant degree with extensive relevant experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training; current AICM  membership is highly desirable; specialist expertise of credit control processes with demonstrable ability implementing strategies to minimise exposure to bad debt; technical proficiency  in the use of software applications; excellent verbal and written communication skills; exceptional customer service, interpersonal and relationship management skills; high level problem solving and analytical skills; excellent organisational skills with proven experience to manage work priorities, set realistic goals and meet tight deadlines; possess the ability to work autonomously and collaborate effectively within a team environment.

Remuneration

This is a full-time, continuing appointment at HEW Level 6 with a flexible, late January 2019 start date. The remuneration package will be in the range $75,957 - $81,714 p.a., plus employer superannuation contributions of up to 17% (total package will be in the range $88,869 - $95,605 p.a.). 

Position Description

 PD Credit Control Officer.pdf

Enquiries

To discuss this role please contact Decia Guttormsen at uqdgutto@uq.edu.au

To submit an application for this role, use the Apply button below. All applicants must supply the following documents: cover letter, resume and statement addressing the selection criteria.

For information on completing the application process click here.

You must have valid Australian work rights to apply for this role. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

 

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