Credit Controller

Position Title: Credit Controller

Credit Controller Position Description tailored for an Australian fuel distributor, with a strong focus on risk management, cash flow, bad debt reduction, credit assessment, PPSR, and commercial decision-making.

Position Summary

The Credit Controller is responsible for managing customer credit risk across a diverse commercial customer portfolio within the fuel distribution industry. The role focuses on minimising credit exposure, reducing bad debt risk, optimising cash flow, and supporting sustainable sales growth through sound credit decision-making.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong commercial judgment when assessing customer risk, managing overdue accounts, reviewing credit limits, and balancing customer relationships with prudent risk management practices.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in Credit Control, Credit Management, or Accounts Receivable.
• Strong experience interpreting commercial credit bureau reports and financial information.
• Demonstrated understanding of credit risk assessment and account monitoring.
• Experience managing overdue balances and negotiating payment solutions.
• Strong understanding of credit limit management and exposure monitoring.
• Knowledge of PPSR registrations and secured creditor principles.
• Experience working with trade credit insurance providers and policy requirements.
• Proven ability to reduce aged debt and improve cash flow outcomes.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Desirable

• Experience within fuel distribution, transport, logistics, wholesale, or FMCG industries.
• Understanding of insolvency processes and debt recovery procedures.
• Experience using ERP systems and credit reporting platforms.
• Certificate in Credit Management and or AICM membership Australia (advantageous).

Key Competencies

• Commercial Acumen
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation
• Credit Analysis
• Negotiation & Influencing Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Decision Making
• Relationship Management
• Financial Analysis
• Resilience & Accountability
• Customer Focus with Commercial Discipline