Senior Credit & Collection Controller

Private Advertiser; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking a seasoned Credit & Collections lead for APAC, based in Malaysia. You will propose credit limits, be the first approver, and drive AR analysis and actions to improve cash flow across the region.

You will manage block/unblock processes with senior commercial leaders, advise on payment methods, and participate in negotiations with customers. Independent working style and APAC market knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• In depth knowledge of accounting processes.
• Strong negotiation and networking skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of the APAC market and dynamics.
• Familiar with credit policies and principles.
• Ability to make independent credit limit assessments and proposals.
• Ability to represent the company commercially during client engagements.
• Capable of delivering training to the commercial team on Credit & Collections aspects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the C&C initiatives in APAC: propose credit limits and be first approver.
• Manage the block and unblock process, directly dealing with the commercial directors/VP.
• Regularly analyse and report on AR situation and overdue, proposing actions for APAC.
• Advise on payment instruments and payment plans as applicable.
• Participate in customer visits and negotiations with commercial teams.
• Define and implement actions to improve cash flow in APAC.
• Ensure company policies are understood and enforced; propose improvements.
• Recommend monthly provisions for specific and doubtful debts.
• Manage legal reclaim actions against customers.
• Lead global Credit & Collection projects in APAC.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Negotiation

Networking

Independence

APAC market knowledge

Credit policies

Credit limit assessments

Client engagements

Training others

Language skills

Job description

Lead the C&C processes in APAC, ensuring proper allocation of limits, overdue follow up, reporting and analysis and partnering with the commercial directors and VP to improve cash flow.

Key responsibilities

Lead the C&C initiatives in APAC: propose credit limits and be first approver

Manage the block and unblock process, directly dealing with the commercial directors/VP

Regularly analyse and report on AR situation and overdue, proactively discussing and agreeing specific actions appropriate for the APAC environment

Advice commercial directors and VP on adequate payment instruments and payment plans if applicable

Participate in customer visits and negotiations together with commercial, including support in resolution of disputes

Define and implement specific actions adequate for APAC to improve cash flow

Ensure the company's policies are understood and enforced, proposing improvements

Recommend monthly provisions for specific and doubtful debts

Manage legal reclaim actions against customers

Lead global Credit & Collection projects in APAC

About you

In depth knowledge of accounting processes

Negotiation and networking skills to establish connections with the commercial teams and customers

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of the APAC market

Familiar with credit policies and principles

Making independent credit limit assessments and proposals

Ability to represent the company commercially during client engagements

Able to deliver training to the commercial team on key Credit & Collection aspects impacting business negotiations

Local language of the country of base and main operations – proficient verbal & writing