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Job title
Credit Controller – Port Services, Asia Pacific
The position
We are looking for a Credit Controller who will be functionally reporting to the Regional Credit Manager – Port Services, Asia Pacific.
About the location/department
The position will be located in Kuala Lumpur, which is the heart of the city and easily accessible by public transportation.
What you will be doing
- Act in accordance with all applicable credit processes and policies.
- Follow up on outstanding debts with contracted customers regarding payment status in accordance with agreed payment terms.
- Generate and send out Statement of Accounts (SOA) to customers as per the agreed date or as mutually decided.
- Gather information required to assist in investigations and resolution of Final DA Settlement disputes.
- Coordinate funds allocation instructions to the Cash collector for remittance of the balance amount through SharePoint (Settlement allocation).
- Prepare account reconciliations for contracted customers.
- Develop and maintain relationships and regular communication with customers; make follow-up calls on outstanding amounts.
- Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders including SPOT credit controllers, Sales teams, Operations/Port teams, DA teams, and Finance teams.
- Assist customers, Sales teams, and port networks with credit-related matters.
- Escalate cases when necessary to the relevant internal teams.
- Provide backup support for team members when required.
Who you are
- Minimum of one year of relevant work experience.
- Tertiary qualifications in relevant credit or accounting courses.
- Experience in the shipping industry is preferred but not mandatory.
- Ability to meet deadlines through effective time management and prioritization.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written in English.
- Excellent telephone manners – assertive yet customer-friendly.
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word) with good keyboard skills and general computer literacy.
- Reliable, enthusiastic, and professional.
- A team player who works well in a collaborative environment.
What we offer
- Strategic work location at KL Sentral with easy access via Monorail, Rapid Kelana Jaya Line, MRT, KTM, and public buses.
- An international work environment and culture.
- Excellent learning and development opportunities.
Join our global team for a career filled with opportunities to solve challenges both small and large, local and global, simple and complex!
How to apply
If you find this role interesting and believe you're a good fit, please tell us why. Apply online through our career portal at https://www.wilhelmsen.com/careers/ by creating a ‘Candidate Home’ account, then upload your resume and expected salary.