Credit controllers help companies in taking care of the financial aspects of a business. Their duties and responsibilities may differ according to the need of the organization. Hence, they may be hired either to prepare updated or verified invoices and send them to the customers who are availing credit facility from the company. They may even help and work with delinquent customers in order to recover the invoice amount. Other controllers may have to make strategies in analyzing and finding out credit ratings of prospective customers and the settlement of the credit amount.
Be it any of these responsibilities, the controllers have to be from a finance background. This career path requires them to start from clerical work in the finance department and then progress ahead with experience. If you are looking for a career growth, then have a follow the sample cover letter below.
Timothy C. Holcomb
760 Long Street
Ocala, FL 34471
Phone: 352-233-8719
Email: tcholcomb@bsr.com
October 01, 2013
Joe M. Doane
HR Manager
ABC Company
3920 Reppert Coal Road
Ocala, FL 34456
Subject: application for Credit Controller Position
Dear Doane,
I am sending this cover letter with my resume in order to apply for a Credit Controller position since you are looking to filling up this vacancy as mentioned on your website. I am a thorough professional with background in finance and seven-year experience. I meet the skills and knowledge you need in this particular position. Hence, I find myself as perfect to satisfy your needs.
As a credit controller with Superior Auto, I have been offering great attention to detail when drafting and sending verified invoices to customers. I have worked closely with the accounts department and helped them recover money due on credit invoices. I was also offered the role to formulate strategies that can help the company in assessing credit ratings of prospective customers as well as recovering over-pending dues. I have never failed the management and delivered more than expected.
My ability in sensing which customers could pose a credit risk to the company has helped in cutting bad debts. I have good supervision and motivation skills. Furthermore, I am a team member and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Moreover, I have the confidence that I can be an asset to your organization and perform well if hired.
I would greatly admire your efforts to inform me when to meet you to discuss how we can work together. You can call me at 352-233-8719 or email me the time and venue of meeting. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Timothy C. Holcomb
Enclosure: Resume
This cover letter offers specific skills to the employer, and is more than just making billing entries. The applicant has clearly defined his abilities in preparing and recovering an amount on credit invoices.