Credit Control Manager with Smart DCC
London only
Competitive Salary plus benefits
Role
The Credit Control Manager is a critical role in the Financial Reporting and Control team, Supporting the Accounts Receivable and Billing Function, Record to Report (R2R).
The role works closely with the Head of Transactions, Senior Treasury Manager, Accounts Receivable Billing lead and the SEC.
You will be a key member of the team to support the Head of Transactions to transform the DCC R2R processes and controls through continuous improvement initiatives as required to align with the company's long-term goals.
You will understand how the e2e Accounts Receivable and Billing function operates. You will be experienced in Credit Control and SEC regulations, provide critical data and information through various reporting to the Head of Transactions, giving assurance that key deliverables are met through regular reviews and approvals where required.
You will create and provide process notes of our controls following Best Practise, escalation of nonpayment to SECAS, credit cover, updates to charging statement/return of cash to customers and oversee the customer queries on R2R outputs.
You will be required to engage with various stakeholders such as the wider finance team, external stakeholders, SEC and Customers.
What will you be doing?
Support the AR/Billing Lead with the billing process as per section J1 of the SEC
To create a robust process updating the Aged Debtor and cash collection process, Report event of Default to SECAS.
Escalation of nonpayment to SECAS, management of credit cover, updates to charging statement/return of cash to customers and oversee the customer queries on R2R outputs.
Liaising with SECAS and DCC Regulations Team on a regular basis ensuring transparency in the process and any issues, this includes event of defaults, SEC panel papers, SEC modifications and SEC compliance.
Support for customer engagement on all billing and credit cover queries, helping them understand their obligations for credit cover and billing under the SEC.
Managing the credit cover process (as defined in section J3 of the SEC) and associated refunds preparing for approval.
You will work closely with the wider finance team and engage with internal stakeholders (business areas and shared service team) and external stakeholders (customers).
Quarterly review of the charging statement, to ensure prices have not changed. When prices change (at least annually) update the billing system for the new prices and adjust credit cover requirements as needed.
Supporting with the interim and year end statutory audits as well as other internal/ compliance audits, as required.
Explicit Charges.
What are we looking for?
Essential:
Previous experience of working in a Senior Credit Control, Credit Cover, Billing specialist function.
Be able to work well as part of a team or independently.
Previous Experience of working in a fast past Transactional function.
Excellent working knowledge of Excel, creating and maintain reports, Aged Debtor, Credit Cover etc
Good at multi-tasking and meeting tight deadlines/last minute requests, Time management.
Excellent communication skills, be able to engage with colleagues across the business including external stakeholders.
Good at problem solving, analytical, able to understand and translate figures into meaningful data.
Desirable:
Previous use of SAP My Purchasing / SAP Billing systems
Experience of working with a shared service centre for invoice Billing processing.
Prior transaction-based roles in Regulated entities.
About the DCC:
At the DCC, we believe in making Britain more connected, so we can all lead smarter, greener lives. That desire to make a difference is what drives us every day and it wouldnt be possible without our people. Each person at the DCC brings a special kind of power to the business, and if you join us, well give you the means to unleash yours. Here, we depend on each other and hold each other accountable. You have the power to challenge and make change, to take the initiative and enjoy real responsibility. Whether its doing purposeful work, helping us grow or building the career you want well give you the support to do it all. Our secure network for smart meters is transforming Britains energy system and helping the countrys fight against climate change: we want you to be part of our journey.
Company benefits:
The DCCs continued success depends on our people. Its important to us that you enjoy coming to work, and feel healthy, happy and rewarded. In this role, youll have access to a range of benefits which you can choose from to create a personalized plan unique to your lifestyle.
If there are any questions youd like to ask before applying, please contact or complete your application, so we can learn more about you. Your application will be carefully considered, and youll hear from us regarding its progress.
Join the DCC and discover the power of you.
What to do now
Choose Apply now to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.
As a Disability Confident member, DCC is committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments, need a copy of this job advert in an alternative format, or have any other questions youd like to ask before applying, please contact
Capita Opportunity Statement:
The parent company, Capita Plc*, are a leading UK provider of technology enabled business services. Were supporting and improving the lives of millions of people every day and we can only do this with the right people in place, working towards a shared goal. We encourage an open, honest working environment where everyone can be true to themselves, and people are valued for their differences. Were always challenging each other to learn and improve, because we know when we work together, we can deliver better outcomes. We work across such a huge range of businesses and sectors, that youll have the opportunity to grow and develop your career in any number of directions. Youll also become part of a network of 63,000 experienced, innovative, and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and well provide the support you need to do deliver. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.