Group Credit Control Manager

Acclime; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pan-Asian professional services firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Group Credit Control Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for managing credit and collections across regions, implementing policies, and ensuring effective risk controls. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, 5-8 years of credit management experience, and strong analytical skills. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic team environment with a focus on compliance and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in credit management, preferably in a regional or group-level role.
• Solid understanding of financial statement analysis and credit scoring methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage credit and collections activities across regions.
• Implement credit policies and coordinate credit assessments.
• Prepare reports on credit exposure and collection performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Acclime is a leading pan-Asian professional services firm, specialising in offering a range of essential advisory and implementation services to corporate clients expanding into and around the Asia-Pacific region. Since its formation in early 2019, Acclime now has a presence in 15 markets and a team of more than 1,600 professionals in the fields of accounting, tax, corporate secretarial, payroll and advisory services – making it the fastest growing firm in the sector.

Acclime Group is looking for a Group Credit Control Manager to join our dynamic Group Finance team in Kuala Lumpur! This role is responsible for managing the group’s credit and collections activities across regions, ensuring effective credit risk controls, timely receivables collection, and support for working capital goals. The manager will implement credit policies, coordinate credit assessments, and work closely with regional teams to drive consistent performance and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Credit Risk Management

• Apply group credit policies and procedures across business units.
• Review and recommend customer credit limits based on financial analysis.
• Monitor credit exposure and elevate risks as needed.
• Collaborate with commercial teams to support business growth while managing risk.

Credit Control & Collections

• Coordinate credit control activities across regions to ensure timely collections.
• Track and report on overdue accounts and support resolution of high-risk cases.
• Monitor KPIs such as DSO, aging, and bad debt provisions.
• Support escalation processes for delinquent accounts.

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare regular reports on credit exposure and collection performance.
• Analyse payment trends and recommend actions to improve cash flow.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing tasks related to receivables.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work with finance, commercial, and legal teams on credit-related matters.
• Liaise with external credit agencies and legal counsel when required.
• Provide guidance to regional credit teams to ensure consistency and compliance.

Process Improvement & Governance

• Support improvements in credit assessment and collection processes.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and audit requirements.
• Contribute to system enhancements and automation initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline; professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) is an advantage.
• 5–8 years of experience in credit management, preferably in a regional or group-level role.
• Solid understanding in financial statement analysis, credit scoring methodologies, and ERP systems.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Attention to detail and commitment to compliance.
• Ability to manage priorities and work under pressure.
• Collaborative mindset with a focus on execution.