Collection & Treasury Manager

The Collection & Treasury Manager will lead the financial resource and collection management of Shera Building Solutions Philippines Inc (SBSP). The position will be the primary link between the local commercial and manufacturing hub and Shera PCL HQ, ensuring that liquidity, intercompany financing, and foreign exchange (FX) risks are managed in alignment with Group policies and compliant with the regulatory requirement in the Philippines.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Accounts Receivable & Collection Management

• Collection Oversight: Manage the end-to-end collection process, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution of outstanding balances. Develop and implement effective collection strategies aligned with company targets and customer profiles (contractors, distributors, project clients).
• AR Monitoring: Review aging reports regularly and prioritize high-risk or overdue accounts. Oversee preparation and analysis of AR aging reports, collection forecasts, and cash flow projections.
• Billing & Reconciliation: Ensure all customer payments are accurately applied and reconciled in the system (e.g., SAP or equivalent ERP). Oversee resolution of unapplied payments, discrepancies, and credit/debit memo issues.

Company Integration

• Intercom Coordination: Act as the primary liaison between Shera PCL and SBSP to ensure alignment on credit terms, billing accuracy, and collection strategies.
• Regional Reporting: Prepare and submit weekly/monthly accounts receivable aging reports, collection status updates, and cash inflow forecasts to local and regional management. Cash Flow & Credit Control
• Cash Flow Support: Drive collection activities to support the company’s liquidity and working capital requirements.
• Credit Management: Monitor customer credit limits, evaluate creditworthiness, and recommend adjustments where necessary.
• Payment Structuring: Negotiate payment terms and installment plans with customers when needed to ensure recoverability.

Cash & Liquidity Management

• Operational Cash Flow: Oversee daily cash positions to ensure sufficient liquidity for SBSP’s operations and capex investments.
• Bank Relationship Management: Primary point of contact for banking partners (local & international banks) to optimize credit lines and interest rates including annual credit review ensuring ongoing compliance with agreed terms and conditions.
• Investment: Manage excess fund in high-yield instruments with the approval of Shera PCL

Risk Management & Compliance

• FX Risk Management: Management of PHP/USD currency exposure and recommend hedging strategies or instruments
• Credit Risk Assessment: Identify potential bad debts and recommend provisioning or recovery actions.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all collection activities comply with Philippine laws and company policies.
• Internal Controls: Maintain proper documentation and controls to safeguard receivables and prevent revenue leakage.

Strategic Support

• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance collection efficiency, reduce aging, and improve systems/processes.
• System Utilization: Maximize the use of ERP systems (e.g., SAP) for tracking, reporting, and automation of AR processes.
• Business Support: Provide insights and recommendations to management on credit policies and customer risk profiles.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or Business Administration
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in treasury and collections, with managerial experience preferred
• Strong understanding of credit management, collection strategies, and financial analysis
• Knowledge of Philippine business environment and collection regulations
• Knowledge of Philippine banking system, BSP reporting requirements and collection regulations.
• Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems (e.g., SAP)
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Fluent in English