Senior Credit & Collection Controller

Jobstreet Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking a senior Credit & Collection Lead to manage APAC cash-flow initiatives, proposing credit limits and acting as the first approver. You will oversee block/unblock processes with senior executives and regularly analyze AR status and overdue for APAC actions.

You will advise on payment instruments, participate in customer visits, and lead global C&C projects in APAC while ensuring policy compliance and ongoing improvements.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of accounting processes.
• Strong negotiation and networking skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of the APAC market and credit policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead C&C initiatives in APAC: propose credit limits and be first approver.
• Manage the block and unblock process with senior leaders.
• Analyze AR status and overdue data; discuss actions for APAC environment.
• Advise on payment instruments and payment plans as applicable.
• Participate in customer visits and negotiations with commercial teams; support disputes.
• Define APAC-specific actions to improve cash flow and enforce policies.
• Recommend monthly provisions for doubtful debts and manage legal reclaim actions.
• Lead global C&C projects in APAC.

Skills

Credit Management

APAC Market

Negotiation

Independent Work

Accounting Knowledge

Policy Knowledge

Job description

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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