Analyst, Sr. Credit (6-Month Contract)

Job Description

**This is a 6 month contract role**

Position Title: Senior Credit Analyst

Location : Oakville, Ontario

About Samuel, Son & Co. Ltd.

At Samuel, we believe every team member brings unique and valuable skills, experiences, and knowledge to our thriving business – enabling us to build on over 169 years of success in the metals industry. We offer countless opportunities for our team members to develop and grow in their careers, empower them to make decisions on the job, and be a part of driving positive change – within our organization and in the communities where we live and work. If you’re seeking an inclusive, supportive, and welcoming workplace to make your mark and grow your career, we have the programs, culture, and opportunities to make it happen. We’re stronger together.

Here are some of the great benefits that we offer:

• Competitive wage
• Company-paid health and dental benefits
• Paid vacation and an annual bonus
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company match
• Opportunity for career stability and growth
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Flexibility with start and end times (depending on circumstances and position)
• Protective personal equipment is provided or the cost of purchase is reimbursed
• Affinity group for women (dependent on location)
• On-the-job training
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Analyze new and existing accounts to assess credit risk; approve and set limits & payment terms in accordance with credit policy and authorization level.
• Assess creditworthiness and risk levels by reviewing financial statements, credit history, payment habits, earnings, savings, and spending patterns
• Analyze market trend to track credit trends and provide insights to mitigate risks.
• Support Corporate Credit & Collection Manager to develop risk management strategies for portfolios
• Support for automation and new initiatives for improved Credit and Collections process.
• Manage Credit KPI dashboard and reporting for higher management.
• Contact customers on past-due invoices and short payments on assigned portfolios.
• Release orders daily based on the credit status of customer accounts.
• Resolve customer disputes by working with the sales department and customer service.
• Initiate customer correspondence regarding outstanding customer credits.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Involved in and recommends initiatives toward continuous process improvement
• Make write-off/bad debt/outside collections recommendations to the Credit Manager
• May train less experienced Credit team members
• Other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned
  
  

Education & Certifications:

• University degree or college diploma in commerce, accounting or similar background
• CCP (Preferred)
• Enrollment or interest in credit & collections professional designation & continuing education preferred
  
  

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in credit/collections in a multi BU environment.
• Experience of working with US, Canada and Mexico accounts
• Proficient with using D&B and Equifax credit bureau reports
• Experience of working with ERP systems such as IFS or JD Edward
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel is required (Pivot Tables, V-Lookup, etc.)
• Knowledge of credit & collections principles, processes, regulations, and standards
• General accounting knowledge specifically around working capital and its impact on cash flow.
• Strong understanding and abilities to understand/analyze commercial reports and data.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Ability to make sound credit and collection recommendations regarding customer risk in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail oriented with strong follow-up skills.
  
  

At Samuel we believe in a culture of equality. Respect and integrity are at our core. We are committed to building and embracing a diverse workforce and creating an environment that is open and inclusive for everyone.