The role requires working in accordance with the Company s Credit Policy and within existing procedures, in order to:

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1 Position Description: GLOBAL ROLE PROFILE template Global Job Title: Credit Controller Job Reference Number: Job Family: Location: Reporting to: Credit Manager Grade: 3 Purpose of the role The Credit Controller is responsible for performing all the account management activities for a leading player in the media industry. These activities will be carried out across various international base sales ledgers composed of a mixture of low/large volume and large/low value debtors. The role requires working in accordance with the Company s Credit Policy and within existing procedures, in order to: a) Effectively manage the debt recovery on the ledgers by collecting overdue debts and reconciling the accounts (70%) b) Highlight and resolve problem accounts with Regional Sales Teams (10%) c) Set the appropriate credit limits & terms for new, international customers, checking and releasing orders. (10%) d) Build strong relationships with internal and external customers. The Credit Controller plays a vital role in the cash-flow of the company ensuring credit given to customers is monitored and controlled effectively and cash is collected in a timely manner without prejudice to the sales relationship.

2 Accountabilities To collect outstanding invoices on International sales. To identify queries and barriers to payment when advised, to raise the query in the system and to manage its investigation and resolution. To provide regular reports on problem accounts. To ensure that all new customers are credit checked in line with the Credit Policy. To set the appropriate credit limits/payment terms/guarantees/letters Of Credit required limiting the risk of non-payment. To quickly escalate problems and exceptions, where appropriate. To make timely recommendations in conjunction with the Credit Manager regarding high risk accounts with regard to possible legal proceedings for non payment. Scope & Impact This position reports directly to the Credit Manager with regular interaction with the Global Credit Manager. It requires the candidate to act within the existing BBCW Credit Policy and procedures. The role also requires a high level of commercial awareness, the ability to creatively resolve problems limiting risk exposure together with ensuring strong commercial relationships. This role would suit an individual who is both driven by results and targets. Daily and month end reporting and account reconciliations. Investigating and resolving queries relating to non payment of invoices. Ability to work to strict monthly and annually collections and debt reduction targets. Strategic Planning & Decision Making The role requires the ability to take credit decisions based on existing policies and commercial activities in specific markets. It is important to secure business together with limiting bad debt exposure or slow payment patterns that would impact BBCW cash flow.

3 Relationships International Credit Bureaux Account Receivables Team Sales Teams Finance Teams Credit Managers Credit Control team members. External Collection agencies / solicitors Credit Groups Knowledge & Skills International experience essential, including knowledge of tax rules including withholding tax. Proven experience in cash collection of high value receivables. Experience of working within a team of credit controllers in a challenging commercial environment. Ability to interpret financial information essential Extensive knowledge of International Accounts Receivable and Debt Collection processes in commercial markets. Experience of working with sales and operational finance teams to reduce debt. Experience of international collections essential Foreign language skills. Experience of the Media industry a plus. Leadership Behaviours (where appropriate) Education ICM qualified would be an advantage

4 Business degree or equivalent Foreign language Professional Experience Previous proven experience of working in a finance department with exposure to credit control a must. Experience in debt reduction of the over 90 days old debtors, Good Excel skills Polite but tenacious telephone manner and good systems knowledge Previous experience in the Media industry. Strong negotiation skills Ability to understand legal documents and knowledge of international markets. Strong communication skills, writen and spoken english GLOBAL ROLE PROFILE template Global Job Title: Credit Controller Job Reference Number: Job Family: Location: Reporting to: Credit Manager Grade: 3 Purpose of the role The Credit Controller is responsible for performing all the account management activities for a leading player in the media industry. These activities will be carried out across various international base sales ledgers composed of a mixture of low/large volume and large/low value debtors.

5 The role requires working in accordance with the Company s Credit Policy and within existing procedures, in order to: a) Effectively manage the debt recovery on the ledgers by collecting overdue debts and reconciling the accounts (70%) b) Highlight and resolve problem accounts with Regional Sales Teams (10%) c) Set the appropriate credit limits & terms for new, international customers, checking and releasing orders. (10%) d) Build strong relationships with internal and external customers. The Credit Controller plays a vital role in the cash-flow of the company ensuring credit given to customers is monitored and controlled effectively and cash is collected in a timely manner without prejudice to the sales relationship. Accountabilities To collect outstanding invoices on International sales. To identify queries and barriers to payment when advised, to raise the query in the system and to manage its investigation and resolution. To provide regular reports on problem accounts. To ensure that all new customers are credit checked in line with the Credit Policy. To set the appropriate credit limits/payment terms/guarantees/letters Of Credit required limiting the risk of non-payment. To quickly escalate problems and exceptions, where appropriate. To make timely recommendations in conjunction with the Credit Manager regarding high risk accounts with regard to possible legal proceedings for non payment. Scope & Impact This position reports directly to the Credit Manager with regular interaction with the Global Credit Manager.

6 It requires the candidate to act within the existing BBCW Credit Policy and procedures. The role also requires a high level of commercial awareness, the ability to creatively resolve problems limiting risk exposure together with ensuring strong commercial relationships. This role would suit an individual who is both driven by results and targets. Daily and month end reporting and account reconciliations. Investigating and resolving queries relating to non payment of invoices. Ability to work to strict monthly and annually collections and debt reduction targets. Strategic Planning & Decision Making The role requires the ability to take credit decisions based on existing policies and commercial activities in specific markets. It is important to secure business together with limiting bad debt exposure or slow payment patterns that would impact BBCW cash flow. Relationships International Credit Bureaux Account Receivables Team Sales Teams Finance Teams Credit Managers Credit Control team members. External Collection agencies / solicitors Credit Groups Knowledge & Skills International experience essential, including knowledge of tax rules including withholding tax. Proven experience in cash collection of high value receivables.

7 Experience of working within a team of credit controllers in a challenging commercial environment. Ability to interpret financial information essential Extensive knowledge of International Accounts Receivable and Debt Collection processes in commercial markets. Experience of working with sales and operational finance teams to reduce debt. Experience of international collections essential Foreign language skills. Experience of the Media industry a plus. Leadership Behaviours (where appropriate) Education ICM qualified would be an advantage Business degree or equivalent Foreign language Professional Experience Previous proven experience of working in a finance department with exposure to credit control a must. Experience in debt reduction of the over 90 days old debtors, Good Excel skills Polite but tenacious telephone manner and good systems knowledge Previous experience in the Media industry. Strong negotiation skills Ability to understand legal documents and knowledge of international markets. Strong communication skills, writen and spoken english