Credit Control Officer

Berjaya Land Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A property development company in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Credit Control professional with at least 2 years of experience. Candidates should have a diploma in accounting, strong negotiation skills, and be fluent in English and Bahasa Melayu. The role involves managing rental payments, preparing financial statements, and liaising with clients. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the financial operations of a dynamic organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of SPM/Advanced Diploma/Diploma in Accounting or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience in credit control field with a Property Developer.
• Ability to negotiate and persuade clients.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Accounting knowledge

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Payable

Fluent in English

Fluent in Bahasa Melayu

Education

SPM/Advanced Diploma/Diploma in Accounting

Job description

Tenants pay their current month rental on the first day of each calendar month.

Interest shall be levied and debit note will be sent to the tenant, if they fail to pay within the month.

Reminder letters are issued, giving the tenant 7 days' notice to pay, following up with calls.

Tenants who have outstanding rental of two months and/or more will be served with a lawyer's demand letter.

Instructions are sent to lawyer to issue distrain order and proceed with distress action for absconded tenants or tenants with 3 months outstanding rental.

To be sent out by the beginning of the fourth week of the month, before the rental due date.

Issuance of official receipt.

Preparing the daily collection reports for updating of debtor's ledger and statement of accounts.

Generate monthly statement of accounts to the tenant upon their request.

Setting off debts against deposits

There are two situations where setting off debts with deposits will be conducted:

a) Upon completion of legal proceedings

Once a legal case is finalized, setting off against the outstanding rental deposits will be conducted and the

final statement of accounts incorporating the amount recovered from distress actions less all expenses

incurred will be prepared. Any shortfall will be written off as bad debts and excess will be refunded to the

b) Upon termination by the tenant

The Credit Control team will counter check and verify the calculations and approval from the Senior Manager

and Head of Complexes will be requested.

Job Requirements

• Possess a minimum of SPM/Advanced Diploma/Diploma in Accounting or equivalent.
• At least 2 years' experience in credit control field with a Property Developer.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to persuade and negotiate with clients.
• Knowledge of accounting and experience in Accounts Receivable and Payable will be an added advantage.
• Good command in written and spoken English and Bahasa Melayu.