Credit Representative (ANZ)

PPG Industries; Shah Alam; Híbrido; MYR 54.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

PPG Industries in Malaysia’s Shared Finance Centre located in Shah Alam seeks an AR specialist to manage collections for Australia and New Zealand, perform account reconciliation, and guide dispute resolution. You will minimize credit risk exposure and partner with Sales, Customer Service, and Billing teams to resolve issues.

You will also lead dashboards using Power BI and Excel, maintain records, monitor aging and credit limits, and ensure compliance with credit policies.

Formación

• 2–5 years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, or Collections with IT background.
• Hybrid or shared service center environment.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.
• Proactive and collaborative, while still able to work independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, Power Query, advanced formulas, macros is a bonus)

Responsabilidades

• Manage a portfolio of customer accounts across Australia and New Zealand.
• Implement collection strategies to reduce overdue balances and improve cash flow.
• Conduct regular follow-ups by phone, email, and other communication channels.
• Investigate and resolve customer queries, disputes, and deductions promptly.
• Work with Sales, Customer Service, and Billing teams to resolve issues affecting payment.
• Ensure accurate account reconciliation and documentation.
• Monitor credit limits, aging reports, and payment trends.
• Escalate high-risk accounts and recommend actions (credit holds).
• Support periodic credit reviews as required.
• Act as liaison between ANZ teams and Shared Service Center.
• Maintain relationships with customers to support collections.
• Provide regular updates to partners on collection status and risks.
• Maintain accurate records of collection activities and prepare reports.

Conocimientos

Accounts Receivable

Credit Control

Collections

Excel

Power BI

Power Query

SAP

Data Analytics

English Proficiency

Herramientas

SAP

Power BI

Excel

Power Query

Descripción del empleo

Join a Fortune 500 organization and accelerate your career with regional exposure and development opportunities. Based in our Malaysia Shared Finance Centre located in Shah Alam, you will manage receivables collections, build positive customer relationships, and partner with different teams to resolve disputes and guide success. You will also minimize the credit risk exposure for customers in Australia and New Zealand. To be successful in this role, you will need an understanding of ANZ market practices, great English skills, and adherence to company credit policies and compliance requirements. You will report to Assistant Credit Manager ANZ.

Main Responsibilities

Collections Management

• Manage a portfolio of customer accounts across Australia and New Zealand.
• Implement collection strategies to reduce overdue balances and improve cash flow.
• Conduct regular follow-ups by phone, email, and other communication channels.

Account Reconciliation & Dispute Resolution

• Investigate and resolve customer queries, disputes, and deductions promptly.
• Work with Sales, Customer Service, and Billing teams to resolve issues affecting payment.
• Ensure accurate account reconciliation and documentation.
• Monitor credit limits, aging reports, and payment trends.
• Escalate high-risk accounts and recommend appropriate actions (e.g., credit holds).
• Support periodic credit reviews where required.
• Act as a liaison between ANZ teams and the shared service center.
• Maintain relationships with customers to support collections.
• Provide regular updates to partners on collection status and risks.

Report and Compliance

• Maintain accurate records of collection activities within systems.
• Prepare collection reports, aging analysis, and Indicator tracking.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, local regulations, and audit requirements.
• Identify process improvement opportunities to enhance collection efficiency.
• Participate in AI automation or transformation plans within the finance team
• Support automation and digitalization plans by identifying opportunities to improve reporting processes, reduce manual effort, and improve data quality
• Lead dashboards and visual reports for the team using tools such as Power BI, Excel, Power Query, or other reporting platforms.

Job Description

• Provide accurate AR performance analysis to support decisions and assess collection effectiveness.
• Manage collection worklists and oversee work queue completion, ensuring accurate and reliable system updates.
• Manage ageing portfolios and follow up on overdue accounts to secure payment commitments.
• Review and release credit-blocked orders, ensuring appropriate risk assessment, approvals, and compliance with credit policies.
• Monitor long-overdue accounts and guide collection actions and debt recovery efforts.
• Manage bad debt provisions and write-offs following credit policies, collaborating with Finance and Business teams on justifications.
• Coordinate with third-party collection agencies to support debt recovery activities.
• Prepare and submit monthly DSO reports with accurate analysis and commentary.
• Process credit card payments and handle related customer inquiries and approvals.
• Improve process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Use Excel, Power Query, Power BI, SAP, and other ERP/reporting tools to support collections and reporting.
• Support data analytics, dashboard development, and financial reporting plans.

Requires

• 1. Working hours from 8AM~4.30PM
• 2. Hybrid or shared service center environment.
• 3. 2–5 years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, or Collections and have IT background.
• 4. Orderly and analytical, demonstrated high thinking skill and changing priorities
• 5. Proficient in written and spoken English.
• 6. Proactive and collaborative, while still able to work independently.
• 7. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, Power Query, advanced formulas, macros is a bonus)
• 8. Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP), Power BI or other dashboard/visualization tools, and report automation and data analytics.
• 9. Continuous improvement and quick to adapt digital transformation.

This is a hybrid remote/in-office role.

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PPG Industries is a leading diversified manufacturer that supplies paints, coatings, optical products, specialty materials, chemicals, glass and fibre glass around the world. It is PPG’s vision to continue to be the world’s leading coatings and specialty products company, serving customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products and construction markets and aftermarkets. With global headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pa., USA, PPG has more than 140 manufacturing facilities and equity affiliates and operates in more than 70 countries around the globe.PPG Industries achieved Total Net Sales in 2015 was $15.3 Billion and is part of Fortune 200 Companies.

PPG provides a spectrum of opportunities to work in an endless variety of disciplines.

We are committed to providing a fulfilling work place for our employees, creating an environment for continuous learning and embracing the ideas and diversity of others.

PPG Industries is a leading diversified manufacturer that supplies paints, coatings, optical products, specialty materials, chemicals, glass and fibre glass around the world. It is PPG’s vision to continue to be the world’s leading coatings and specialty products company, serving customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products and construction markets and aftermarkets. With global headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pa., USA, PPG has more than 140 manufacturing facilities and equity affiliates and operates in more than 70 countries around the globe.PPG Industries achieved Total Net Sales in 2015 was $15.3 Billion and is part of Fortune 200 Companies.

PPG provides a spectrum of opportunities to work in an endless variety of disciplines.

We are committed to providing a fulfilling work place for our employees, creating an environment for continuous learning and embracing the ideas and diversity of others.