Credit Controller

Role & responsibilities

As Credit Controller, you will be responsible for evaluating new credit requests, approving customers in database, and providing administrative support.

To ensure success as a credit controller, you should have a good eye for detail and the ability to evaluate the new customer requests, reconcile complex company accounts. Ultimately, a top-class credit controller can maximize company profits by efficiently managing its debts.

Credit Controller Responsibilities:

• Evaluating new credit requests and conducting client credit checks.
• Setting up the terms of credit for new clients.
• Reviewing the Customer Registration Form.
• Studying historical trends of the customer from public data platform, as well has company database.
• Following the company defined price list.
• Approving the customers on ERP, based on the defined policy
• Ensuring credit and collection policies and procedures are followed within your team

(Pre-requisite Responsibility)

• Preparing statements and reports for the company accountant
• Managing the customer ledger.
• Monitoring debtor balances to ensure a reduction in debtors DSO
• Liaising with internal personnel including the sales team, rental desk, AR team etc.

Credit Controller Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in finance or accounting. Legal or Company secretary is preferred.
• Previous work experience 8yrs minimum as a credit controller.
• Financial Acumen, strong Numeracy, Attention to detail, including read balance sheets, understand P&L impacts, and evaluate customer credit worthiness.
• Proficient in ERP & IT, Accounting and Office software is must. Advance Excel is must.
• Strong communication skills, with tenacious follow-through and calm under pressure.