Lead the function. Protect the cash. Make it better.
We’re looking for an experienced credit control professional ready to step up and take ownership of our accounts receivable function. This is a newly created senior role where you’ll lead a small team, set the direction for credit and collections, and be the go-to person for everything from new-customer credit decisions to month-end debtor reporting.
About us
Tennex Group is a New Zealand-based group of businesses providing waste management and hygiene services to commercial customers across the country, including Interwaste, Core Hygiene and Pacific Hygiene. Our people are guided by our values – Safety, Together, Accountable and Openness – and we’re proud of a team culture where people back each other to get the job done well.
About the role
Reporting to the Financial Controller, and working closely with our CFO, you’ll be accountable for the end-to-end billing-to-cash cycle across all of our sites and companies. You’ll lead and develop our Accounts Receivable/Administrator while personally managing our key and more complex accounts.
Key responsibilities include:
• Leading, coaching and developing the Accounts Receivable/Administrator
• Owning the Credit Policy and assessing credit risk for new and existing customers, approving limits within delegated authority
• Setting and driving the collections strategy, managing escalated, disputed and high-value accounts
• Overseeing accurate, timely invoicing, receipting and daily bank reconciliations
• Managing debt escalation, including collection agency referrals, PPSR and bad debt recommendations
• Completing AR month-end, including debtors ledger to GL reconciliation
• Preparing weekly aged debt and DSO reporting, plus monthly key account and provisioning reports
• Working with branch, sales and operations teams to resolve queries and improve processes
• Introducing and maintaining formalised controls, and driving continuous improvement in our credit and AR processes and systems
About you
You’re a bold and confident credit professional who knows how to balance firm, fair collections with strong customer relationships. You enjoy leading others, love a clean ledger, and can’t help but look for a better way of doing things.
To be successful, you’ll bring:
• 5+ years’ experience in credit control and/or accounts receivable, including at least 2 years in a senior or team leadership role
• A proven track record of reducing debtor days on a high-volume, multi-site ledger
• Sound knowledge of credit risk assessment, debt recovery and PPSR
• Strong systems skills and the ability to quickly pick up and use accounting/ERP systems (e.g. Greentree) efficiently and effectively
• Advanced Excel skills
• A process focus, with experience introducing and maintaining formalised controls
• Strong written and oral communication and influencing skills
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritise and deliver to deadlines
• A tertiary qualification in accounting, finance or business, and/or NZICM membership (advantageous)
• Experience in the waste, logistics or service industries (a bonus, not essential)
What’s on offer
• A newly created senior role with real ownership and the chance to shape the function
• A supportive Finance team and direct access to senior finance leadership
• Parking, KiwiSaver, wellbeing initiatives, professional development support
Ready to apply?
If you’re ready for the next step in your credit control career, we’d love to hear from you. Click “Apply” to submit your CV and a cover letter telling us why you’re the right fit.
Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so don’t delay.