Responsible for managing credit control activities, customer credit assessment, credit limits, sales order approvals, customer accounting, collections, and credit-related MIS. The role will ensure effective credit risk management while supporting smooth business operations and timely order processing.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough financial and commercial due diligence for new customer onboarding.
- Evaluate customer financial strength, payment history, creditworthiness, and associated risks.
- Recommend appropriate credit limits and payment terms for new customers.
Credit Limit Management
- Review and ensure adequate credit limits for new customers based on business requirements and credit risk.
- Periodically review existing customer credit limits and recommend increases or revisions based on business performance and payment behaviour.
- Monitor customer exposure against approved credit limits and highlight potential risks.
- Ensure timely review and approval of sales orders from a credit-control perspective.
- Monitor orders exceeding approved credit limits or payment terms and ensure appropriate approvals are obtained.
- Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to avoid unnecessary delays in order processing.
Customer Accounting & Collections
- Monitor customer collections and outstanding receivables.
- Oversee customer accounting activities including Credit Notes, Debit Notes, LC Discounting, Commission Agent Accounting, and related transactions.
- Ensure accurate accounting and timely resolution of customer-related financial issues.
- Drive rigorous follow-up of active and inactive customers for outstanding payments and account closure.
Credit Control MIS & Reporting
- Prepare and maintain monthly Credit Control MIS covering customer exposure, credit limits, outstanding receivables, collections, overdue amounts, and key credit risks.
- Provide insights and analysis on customer credit performance and ageing.
- Prepare Board Meeting presentations and management reports related to Credit Control.
Required Qualification
- Strong proficiency in MS Excel and financial analysis.
Experience & Industry Background
- 5–8 years of experience in Credit Control, Credit Management, Accounts Receivable, Finance, or related roles.
- Experience in manufacturing, building materials, cement, construction, or other B2B industries will be preferred.
- Strong understanding of customer credit assessment, receivables, collections, credit limits, and financial risk management.
- Good analytical, communication, follow-up, and stakeholder management skills