Credit Control & AR Collection Manager
About this position
The Credit Control & AR Collection Manager is responsible for leading and managing customer credit control and account receivable collection for both local and overseas teams, ensuring timely invoicing and payment collection while optimizing resources and processes.
Responsibilities
• Lead and manage customer credit control, account receivable (AR) collection of both local and oversea team
• Formulating operational strategies and developing an action plan including team budgeting, managing the entire team operation & providing solutions,
• Reviewing the overall team performance, ensuring the timely invoicing & collection of payments from customers,
• Managing the monthly AR close process/ reconciliation/ report, optimizing resources and processes
• Act as the point of escalation for complex AR issues, provide solutions for missed payments and negotiate with customers to collect long-overdue payments
• Oversee and manage the credit checks on new & potential customers to ensure financial reliability and mitigate potential risk
• Ensuring good corporate governance & compliance with policies to ensure the target achievement at the Business Group & team levels
Requirements
• Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Accounting & Finance, Business Administration, or any related field.
• At least 5-8 years direct experienced in AR collection and credit control working in account receivable function and managerial reports related to AR.
• At least 5 years in a managerial role and the ability to handle complex AR issues
• Proven experience in escalation for complex AR issues, provide solutions for missed payments
• Knowledge of Accounting & Finance Management, Accounts Receivable Management, Legislative Procedural regarding Debt Collection, Credit Control and Risk Management
• Strong Leadership, Logical & Strategic Thinking and Problem-solving skills
• Strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Proficient communication in business English with speaking and writing
• Computer literacy, Microsoft Office and familiarity with data analysis tools is preferable