Accounts Executive & Credit Control (Construction Claims Focus)

CHEVALIER SINGAPORE HOLDINGS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Singapore is seeking a Credit Control Specialist to manage accounts receivable and oversee credit control policies. The ideal candidate will handle construction project claims, ensuring timely collections, and resolving disputes with clients and stakeholders. Strong communication, negotiation skills, and proficiency in ERP systems are essential. This position requires the ability to independently manage priorities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in credit control or accounts receivable, preferably in the construction or engineering sector.
• Strong understanding of construction project claims, progress payments, and contract structures.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor accounts receivable ledgers, ensuring timely collections.
• Evaluate credit risk and enforce credit control policies.
• Liaise with project teams to understand claim structures and billing milestones.
• Review and validate construction project claims and progress billings.
• Resolve disputes related to claims and payments with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare aging reports and cash flow forecasts.
• Support month-end closing and audit processes.

Skills

Credit control experience

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in ERP systems

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor accounts receivable ledgers, ensuring timely collections.
• Evaluate credit risk and enforce credit control policies.
• Liaise with project teams to understand claim structures and billing milestones.
• Review and validate construction project claims and progress billings.
• Resolve disputes related to claims and payments with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare aging reports and cash flow forecasts.
• Support month-end closing and audit processes.

Requirements

• Proven experience in credit control or accounts receivable, preferably in the construction or engineering sector.
• Strong understanding of construction project claims, progress payments, and contract structures.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Only Singaporean and Permanent Resident need to apply.