Credit Controller

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Credit Controller to manage and oversee the company’s accounts receivable function. This role is crucial in ensuring the timely collection of outstanding invoices, minimizing financial risks, and optimizing cash flow. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and experience in credit control and collections.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounts Receivable Management: Maintain and monitor the accounts receivable ledger to ensure the prompt collection of overdue invoices across multiple entities (E101, E714, E819).
• Reporting & Analysis: Prepare and present regular reports on accounts receivable performance, including aging reports and collection statuses for all entities.
• Regional Collection Reports: Generate and present collection reports as needed by region, including identifying the Top 20 AR accounts at the country level.
• Customer Communication: Take primary responsibility for FUELS and CTD collections, liaising with customers to discuss payment schedules, resolve outstanding balances, and address any discrepancies.
• Data Analysis & Process Improvement: Analyze credit and collection trends to identify risks and recommend process enhancements that improve credit management efficiency and reduce Days Sales Outstanding (DSO).
• Issue Resolution & Negotiation: Handle escalated collection issues, negotiate payment terms with customers, and develop solutions to mitigate bad debt risks.
• Forecasting: Prepare accurate collection forecasts to support financial planning and cash flow management.
• Administrative Duties: Manage other credit control administrative tasks as required to support the finance team.
  
  

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in credit control, accounts receivable, or financial operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial data.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills to effectively liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems; experience with [Specify Software] is an advantage.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Knowledge of credit risk management principles and best practices.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Credit Controller to manage and oversee the company’s accounts receivable function. This role is crucial in ensuring the timely collection of outstanding invoices, minimizing financial risks, and optimizing cash flow. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and experience in credit control and collections.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounts Receivable Management: Maintain and monitor the accounts receivable ledger to ensure the prompt collection of overdue invoices across multiple entities (E101, E714, E819).
• Reporting & Analysis: Prepare and present regular reports on accounts receivable performance, including aging reports and collection statuses for all entities.
• Regional Collection Reports: Generate and present collection reports as needed by region, including identifying the Top 20 AR accounts at the country level.
• Customer Communication: Take primary responsibility for FUELS and CTD collections, liaising with customers to discuss payment schedules, resolve outstanding balances, and address any discrepancies.
• Data Analysis & Process Improvement: Analyze credit and collection trends to identify risks and recommend process enhancements that improve credit management efficiency and reduce Days Sales Outstanding (DSO).
• Issue Resolution & Negotiation: Handle escalated collection issues, negotiate payment terms with customers, and develop solutions to mitigate bad debt risks.
• Forecasting: Prepare accurate collection forecasts to support financial planning and cash flow management.
• Administrative Duties: Manage other credit control administrative tasks as required to support the finance team.
  
  

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in credit control, accounts receivable, or financial operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial data.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills to effectively liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems; experience with [Specify Software] is an advantage.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Knowledge of credit risk management principles and best practices.