Senior Credit & Collection Controller

About the role

Lead the C&C processes in APAC, ensuring proper allocation of limits, overdue follow up, reporting and analysis and partnering with the commercial directors and VP to improve cash flow.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the C&C initiatives in APAC: propose credit limits and be first approver
• Manage the block and unblock process, directly dealing with the commercial directors/VP
• Regularly analyse and report on AR situation and overdue, proactively discussing and agreeing specific actions appropriate for the APAC environment
• Advice commercial directors and VP on adequate payment instruments and payment plans if applicable
• Participate in customer visits and negotiations together with commercial, including support in resolution of disputes
• Define and implement specific actions adequate for APAC to improve cash flow
• Ensure the company's policies are understood and enforced, proposing improvements
• Recommend monthly provisions for specific and doubtful debts
• Manage legal reclaim actions against customers
• Lead global Credit & Collection projects in APAC

About you

• In depth knowledge of accounting processes
• Negotiation and networking skills to establish connections with the commercial teams and customers
• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge of the APAC market
• Familiar with credit policies and principles
• Making independent credit limit assessments and proposals
• Ability to represent the company commercially during client engagements
• Able to deliver training to the commercial team on key Credit & Collection aspects impacting business negotiations
• English – proficient verbal & writing
• Local language of the country of base and main operations – proficient verbal & writing