Senior Analyst, Credit Control

Brenntag Business Services Sdn Bhd; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Miscellaneous allowance

Dental

Parking

Vision

Outpatient Medical

Insurance

Performance Bonus

Job summary

Brenntag Business Services Sdn Bhd in Malaysia is seeking a Credit Control professional to execute and oversee credit control activities for assigned portfolios, ensuring effective credit risk management and timely resolution of complex issues in line with company policies.

You will analyze financial statements, monitor credit exposure, manage order release and credit limits, escalate risks, and lead discussions with internal stakeholders to drive resolutions and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Commerce, Finance or Accounting.
• 3–5 years’ experience in Credit Management/ Credit Control.
• Experience with shared services and complex portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Review credit requests and assess risk per policies.
• Analyze financial statements and credit history to support decisions.
• Own performance of portfolio including credit exposure and order releases.
• Monitor credit exposure and proactively address risks.
• Escalate key risks with context, analysis, and actions.
• Lead cross-functional discussions to resolve credit issues.

Skills

Ownership

Analytical

Credit risk

Stakeholder mgmt

ERP SAP

MS Office

English

Education

Degree in Commerce/Finance/Accounting

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Execute and oversee credit control activities for assigned portfolios, ensuring effective credit risk management, timely resolution of complex issues, stakeholder alignment and continuous improvement in accordance with company credit policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

Review credit requests and assess credit risk for new and existing customers in accordance with company credit policies and guidelines.

Analyze and assess financial statements, credit history, payment behavior and other relevant information to provide recommendations to support credit decisions.

Own performance and outcomes of assigned portfolio/ countries, including management of credit exposure, order release and related credit control activities.

Monitor customer credit exposure, proactively identify risks, and take appropriate action to address credit issues.

Ensure order release and credit limit activities are completed accurately and within agreed timelines to support business requirements while maintaining appropriate credit controls.

Investigate and resolve complex or high-risk credit control issues end-to-end, balancing business requirements with credit guidelines and risk considerations.

Lead discussions with internal stakeholders and relevant business functions to drive resolution of credit related issues.

Communicate credit risks and requirements clearly, and develop effective stakeholder relationships.

Escalate key risks with clear context, analysis and recommended actions.

Provide guidance and support to Analysts, share knowledge on credit policies, procedures, and controls.

Identify recurring issues and drive improvements, including process improvement, digitalization, and other initiatives to improve credit control effectiveness and process efficiency.

Prepare and maintain accurate credit control metrics and reporting to support management review and decision making.

Ensure compliance with SLAs, policies, and procedures within assigned responsibilities.

Support audits and other governance activities by providing accurate information within agreed timelines.

Cooperate with cross-functional teams within SSC and the wider business to support effective O2C operations.

Job Requirements

Degree in relevant field (Commerce, Finance, Accounting)

Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Credit Management/ Credit Control, preferably with shared services experience and exposure to managing complex portfolios, credit risk assessment, issue resolution and stakeholder management.

Skills Requirements

Strong ownership, prioritization and follow through

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to assess credit risk and make sound credit recommendations independently

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Ability to manage complex issues, challenge appropriately and drive resolution

Ability to guide and support junior team members

Strong knowledge / use of ERP systems (e.g. SAP) and MS Office

Good verbal and written communication skills in English

Chemicals & Plastics Manufacturing 51-100 employees

We are the global market leader in chemical and ingredients distribution. Our more than 17,700 employees provide tailor-made application, marketing and supply chain solutions. Our broad and diversified portfolio comprises industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients of a world-class supplier base. Building on its long-standing experience, unmatched global reach and local excellence, Brenntag works closely alongside its partners to make their business more successful. Brenntag operates a unique global network with about 600 locations in 72 countries.

We are the global market leader in chemical and ingredients distribution. Our more than 17,700 employees provide tailor-made application, marketing and supply chain solutions. Our broad and diversified portfolio comprises industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients of a world-class supplier base. Building on its long-standing experience, unmatched global reach and local excellence, Brenntag works closely alongside its partners to make their business more successful. Brenntag operates a unique global network with about 600 locations in 72 countries.

Perks and benefits

• Medical Miscellaneous allowance
• Dental
• Parking
• Vision
• Outpatient Medical
• Insurance
• Performance Bonus