Finance Business Partner

Focal Search Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Singapore seeks an experienced finance professional to oversee the accounts receivable team and credit control processes. The candidate will create and refine billing protocols, manage delinquent accounts, and implement effective credit management policies. The role requires a Diploma in Finance or Business and at least 3 years of relevant experience in the maritime industry, along with strong skills in invoicing and customer service. Competitive remuneration is offered.

Qualifications

• 3 years of finance-related experience within the maritime industry.
• Experience in invoicing, credit management, and debt collection.
• Knowledgeable in sales/business procedures and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts receivable and credit control processes.
• Create billing protocols and operationalize credit control systems.
• Monitor collection of delinquent accounts and manage disputes.

Skills

Invoicing

Credit management

Debt collection

Accounts receivable

Team coordination

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Education

Diploma in Finance or Business

Tools

ERP

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Oversee the team responsible for accounts receivable (AR).
• Oversee credit control and SOA
• Create and refine the billing protocols (SOP)
• Create and operationalize a credit control system. Then, in order to lower the amount of bad debts, work with the AR and sales teams to adopt policies and procedures in credit management.
• Oversee the collection of delinquent accounts from clients, help settle disagreements, and monitor past‑due amounts.
• Operationalize and enhance methods for recovering unsatisfied customers, and when necessary, start legal and other enforcement actions.
• Ensure that policies for subsidiaries in Singapore, China, and the EU are implemented in accordance with best practices for sales and customer service.
• Annual budget planning, execution, and cost management for every department;
• Recognize business strategy and perform business analysis

Requirements:

• Hold a Diploma in Finance or Business.
• Possess 3 years of finance‑related experience within the maritime industry.
• Demonstrated experience in invoicing, credit management, debt collection, and accounts receivable within a fast‑paced consumer trading environment.
• Knowledgeable in sales/business procedures and company policies.
• Proficient in IT, with strong skills in ERP, SAP, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Team‑oriented, with the ability to coordinate the Accounts Receivable team in issuing invoices, Statements of Account (SOA), and managing credit follow‑ups.
• Assist in the preparation and implementation of annual budgets, including cost control.
• Capable of summarizing financial data from subsidiaries and conducting business analysis to support company strategy.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients, sales teams, and finance teams.
• Proactive, self‑motivated, and a proven multi‑tasker.
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in system integration is a plus.