Credit Analyst

Alere is now Abbott. Description Based in Galway, Ireland, the successful candidate will report to the Credit Team Lead of Alere International Ltd in a fast paced goal oriented Credit & collections department. In this role, you will perform risk assessment, credit evaluation and determine appropriate credit lines for our customers for both domestic and international markets. Responsibilities and Duties Perform credit analysis of new and existing customers. Recommend credit limits appropriate to risk profile through diligent risk assessment and monitoring. Review all available sources of credit & financial information including Credit agencies, financial statements. Monitor and assess the health of the AR portfolio with the intent to minimize potential bad debt losses. Develop reports which will help to understand the current risk exposure and help senior management to take decisions based on this data. Highlight significant credit risk to senior management Review contractual payment terms and approve or make recommendations Analyse historic payment trends Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with all cross functional teams including sales Adhere to all financial controls and timely completion of all required training Qualifications: Accounting Technician or equivalent Credit qualification desirable Third Level Diploma/Degree an advantage Experience: 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in a large multinational corporation SAP/FSCM Collections Module or other major ERP Systems experience is desirable Knowledge of financial statement analysis and risk assessment is required for both domestic and International markets. Strong Excel & analytical skills required. Excellent organizational and strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Cultural awareness in working with many diverse groups. Ability to work independently, under pressure and tight deadlines. Ability to prioritize deliverables and manage cross-group projects Commitment to excellent customer service Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities including regular support on daily order release and collections with the team Ability to work independently in a fast-paced high volume environment To apply for this position please click here