Credit Control Specialist (1 Year)

PERSOL; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PERSOL is seeking an experienced finance professional in Singapore to manage customer credit limits, review contracts, and oversee revenue recognition for Singapore and Thailand. The role focuses on AR management, aging analysis, and timely collections, with cross-border collaboration to ensure compliance with corporate policies.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years in finance/accounting, strong communication skills, and familiarity with SAP/Oracle.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in finance/accounting; 3+ years in AR management or credit control preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related fields; CPA/ACCA/CA preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and Excel; experience liaising with Thailand operations is a plus.
• Core competencies include excellent communication and coordination, risk identification, problem-solving, attention to detail, and adaptability to multicultural environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer credit limits and approvals; review credit terms and potential risks in sales contracts.
• Review and ensure contract terms comply with credit policies and financial regulations.
• Perform revenue recognition for Singapore and Thailand entities and support audits with documentation.
• Handle AR accounting and reconciliation; resolve disputes and aging; prepare monthly aging reports.
• Lead AR process improvements and automation; regularly report collection status to management.

Skills

AR management

Credit risk assessment

Financial analysis

Contract negotiation

Multicultural communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA/ACCA/CA preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Job description

Contract period: 12 months

Located at Bishan

Working hours: 8.30am to 6pm

Key Responsibilities

1. Customer Credit Limit Management

   • Conduct credit assessments and approval for new customers; periodically review credit limits for existing customers and establish a dynamic credit rating system.

   • Monitor customer credit risks, issue timely alerts for over‑limit and overdue accounts, and develop collection and resolution plans.

2. Review of Customer Contracts

   • Review credit terms, payment conditions, performance obligations, and other clauses in sales contracts to identify potential credit risks.

   • Collaborate with Legal and Sales departments to ensure contract terms comply with company credit policies and financial compliance requirements.

3. Revenue Recognition (Singapore & Thailand entities)

   • Accurately complete revenue recognition for Singapore and Thailand operations.

   • Participate in financial solution design for new business models to ensure revenue recognition compliance; support internal and external audits with relevant documentation.

4. Accounts Receivable Management and Dedicated Collection

   • Handle AR accounting and reconciliation for Singapore and Thailand entities; promptly resolve disputed items and overdue aging.

   • Prepare monthly aging reports, track collection progress, and drive business units to achieve targets.

   • Lead AR process improvement and automation initiatives.

   • Regularly report collection status, risk alerts, and collection progress to management.

Requirements

• Work Experience: Minimum 5 years in finance/accounting; 3+ years in AR management or credit control preferred.

• Education & Certification: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related fields; CPA/ACCA/CA preferred.

• Professional Skills: Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and Excel; experience liaising with Thailand operations is a plus.

• Core Competencies: Excellent communication and coordination skills, strong risk identification and problem‑solving abilities, detail‑oriented, responsible, and adaptable to multicultural environments.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.