Sr. Manager–Finance (Credit Controller)

REHAU India; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in India is seeking a Credit Controller to manage credit control functions and minimize credit risks. The role entails establishing credit limits, implementing effective policies, and maintaining healthy cash flows. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience, including at least 3 years in credit management, and must be proficient in MS Excel and have exposure to SAP Hana. Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential for success in this fast-paced financial environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in credit management or accounts receivables.
• Minimum of 3 years managing credit and collections.
• Must have conversant knowledge of MS Excel and experience with SAP Hana.

Responsibilities

• Establish credit limits and evaluate customer creditworthiness.
• Implement credit control policies to minimize risks.
• Manage credit and receivable accounts for financial stability.
• Monitor credit exposure and mitigate bad debts.
• Assist in collecting delinquent accounts and encourage timely payments.
• Maintain relationships with customers while mitigating credit risks.

Skills

Advanced MS Excel

SAP Hana exposure

Excellent communication skills

Critical thinking

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

CA/MBA

Job description

Credit controller role is to administer credit control function, ensuring all outstanding debts are collected on time. Critical in managing our credit and collections processes, ensuring and minimizing credit risks and also contribute to maintaining a healthy cash flow and optimizing our financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Establishing credit limits and evaluating the creditworthiness of customers.
• Develop and implement effective credit control policies and procedures to minimize credit risk and improve collection efficiency.
• Managing credit and receivable accounts to contribute to the organization’s overall financial stability and profitability.
• Monitoring credit exposure and minimizing bad debt risks at the organization.
• Assisting in collecting delinquent accounts and applying strategies to encourage timely payments.
• Maintaining positive relationships with customers, while effectively mitigating credit risks and ensuring timely collections.
• Conduct regular credit reviews and reassess credit limits based on payment history and changes in creditworthiness.
• Coordinating with other departments such as sales, customer service and finance to handle all credit-related matters appropriately.
• Generate regular reports on accounts receivable, collections and credit risk to management, highlighting areas of concern or improvement opportunities.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices related to credit control and propose process enhancements or system improvements when necessary.

Qualifications

CA/MBA

Overall, 5 + years of experience with minimum 3+ years of experience in managing credit and accounts receivables or in a similar credit management role.

• Conversant with advanced use of MS Excel & SAP Hana exposure is must.
• Organization and methodical approach to tasks is a must.
• Excellent communication skill, both written and verbal at all levels of the Organization.
• Solid critical thinking/analytical and problem-solving skills, especially in cross functional environment.
• Ability to influence and lead others in Process change and adherence.