Credit & Treasury Assistant / Manager

Prysmian Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational company is looking for a Credit cum Treasury Manager to oversee credit management and treasury functions across South East Asia. This strategic role involves managing financial risks, ensuring compliance, and optimizing cash flow for multiple entities. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting, proven experience in credit and treasury management, and strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills. This position offers an opportunity to significantly impact the financial operations of the organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in credit and treasury management, preferably in a multinational or regional role within South East Asia.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the credit granting process and manage credit risk.
• Monitor accounts receivable and ensure timely payment collections.
• Prepare reports on credit status and risk assessments.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning for the region.

Skills

Credit management

Treasury functions

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field

Tools

Credit assessment tools

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

The Credit cum Treasury Manager for the South East Asia region is a strategic and operational role responsible for overseeing all aspects of credit management and treasury functions. This position ensures the effective management of financial risks, liquidity, and working capital, while also maintaining strong relationships across multiple countries in South East Asia.

Key Responsibilities

The Credit Manager oversees the credit granting process, assesses customer creditworthiness, manages credit risk, and ensures compliance with company policies. This role is critical to maintaining healthy cash flow and minimizing bad debts.

Evaluate credit applications and perform credit checks on new and existing customers. Manage and liaise with credit insurance to ensure SEA customers’ credit limits in place, protecting against potential losses and supporting sustainable growth for business.

Assess and prepare internal approvals for credit limits when necessary, continuously monitoring exposures to ensure adherence to internal guidelines.

Conduct credit risk analysis and regularly review customer portfolios to minimize bad debt and optimize receivables.

Monitor accounts receivable and ensure timely collection of outstanding payments. Identify and mitigate credit risks by analyzing customer financial data and payment history.

Handle disputes and negotiate payment arrangements with delinquent customers to recover outstanding debts.

Collaborate closely with sales and operations teams to support business growth initiatives while effectively managing credit risks.

Prepare reports on credit status, overdue accounts, and risk assessments for management review.

Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations regarding credit management.

Manage cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning for multiple entities in the region.

Monitor and optimize quarterly cash position.

Monitor foreign exchange transactions, hedging strategies and ensure compliance with local and group policies.

Support internal and external audits for credit and treasury functions.

Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and company policies.

Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field.

Proven experience in credit and treasury management, preferably in a multinational or regional role within South East Asia.

Strong analytical and decision-making skills.

Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Familiarity with credit assessment tools and ERP systems.

Candidates with substantial experience and proven expertise in credit and treasury management will be considered for appointment at senior level position.

Geographical Scope

This role covers countries in the South East Asia region, which include Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and others as determined by the organization's footprint.

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