Job Description

Red River Co-op is recruiting for the position of Assistant Credit Manager at our Home Office located at 10 Prairie Way, in Winnipeg, MB. This position reports to the Credit Manager.

Essential responsibilities of the position include the following:

• Be a liaison and public relations representative for the Co-op within the communities we serve.
• Manage the daily operations and responsibilities of a group of credit team members.
• Review and approve credit applications, including arranging and performing interviews to ensure the documentation is accurate and complete and in accordance with the Cooperative practices and policies.
• Maintain credit customer files, including updating customer information, requesting updated credit applications, re-evaluating credit risk rating and established credit limits.
• Prepare and provide to the customers, letters of credit acceptance and collection letters.
• Prepare month end customer statements, ensuring that balances are complete and accurate.
• Collect delinquent accounts in a timely manner, while ensuring adherence to approved programs, policies and procedures.
• Provide excellent customer service, ensuring accurate and timely response to their inquiries.
• Prepare month end reconciliations and reports on the aged accounts receivable listing and provide documentation on collection history, as necessary.
• Ensure the credit policy is up to date and make recommendations for improvements on internal credit policies and processes.
• Timely communication to the Credit Manager regarding all customer collection issues.
• Coordinate and consult with all department managers on credit arrangements, procedures and adherence to credit policies.
• Communicate and consult with credit agencies and solicitors on collection and legal matters.
• In conjunction with the Credit manager provide leadership, guidance and oversight to the other members of the credit department.
• Perform other credit functions as required.

A full responsibility list will be provided to candidates selected for interviews.

About You:

You have a minimum of three to five years of related credit experience. You must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with an attention to detail and an ability to meet deadlines. You possess strong communication skills (both written and verbal). You are a proactive, forward-thinking individual who has excellent problem solving and analytical skills. You have the ability to work independently and with teams. Accounting degree, diploma, certificate or enrolled in an accounting program will be an advantage. A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel is required.

Red River Co-op welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process by contacting the Human Resources Division at (204) 631-4600, or hr@rrcoop.com, or in person at 10 Prairie Way in Winnipeg.

Total Rewards:

Red River Co-op offers a comprehensive total rewards package including group insurance, a strong pension plan, and an employee discount. Advancement opportunities abound in the Cooperative Retailing System, and we encourage ongoing professional development along with up to 100% reimbursement for post-secondary course work. Additional details will be shared with candidates as part of the interview process.

If you share our commitment to community, combined with a fresh, innovative vision for our future,

please send your resumé in confidence to:

Human Resources Division

Red River Co-op

10 Prairie Way

Winnipeg, MB

R2J 3J8

Confidential fax: (204) 594-0780

Or email to: hr@rrcoop.com

Start Your Career with one of Manitoba’s Top Employers!

We have deep roots in our community. More than 85 years deep. And through the years we have proven our commitment to our members by making their priorities our priorities. We donate regularly to a wide range of organizations, feature local products prominently, and most importantly – give back to our members through profit sharing. We look to the past to inform our present core values.

But in this rapidly changing world, our roots ground us so that we can keep pace and innovate. We have grown from one standalone Gas Bar in downtown Winnipeg to an ever-expanding co-operative with 50 gas bar locations, 24 car washes, 6 cardlocks, 9 food stores, 8 pharmacies and an oil supply centre. Our fleet of trucks are on the road delivering fuel to farm and commercial accounts in Manitoba and northwestern Ontario.

And we just keep growing as we develop fresh, modern ways to deliver premium products with extraordinary customer service.

This role can be just the start of your career as there is ample opportunity for advancement within Red River Co-op. We are a proud member of the Co-operative Retailing System, a vast network of 160 retail Co-ops across western Canada.

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