Accounts Receivable - Credit Control (Collections and Delinquency)-D1

Accounts Receivable - Credit Control Specialist

Job Summary:

The Accounts Receivable - Credit Control Specialist plays a crucial role in managing and overseeing the credit control and collections processes within our organization. By ensuring timely collection of outstanding payments and maintaining healthy cash flow, this position directly contributes to the financial stability and growth of the company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage credit control activities by proactively monitoring account statuses and implementing appropriate collection strategies.
• Handle query management effectively to resolve disputes and discrepancies with clients regarding outstanding invoices.
• Conduct thorough underwriting assessments to evaluate the creditworthiness of customers.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable and Record to Report teams to ensure alignment and efficiency in financial processes.
• Utilize knowledge of both Bureau and Non-Bureau markets, as well as Open Market, to develop credit risk management strategies.
• Prepare and present regular reports on collections progress and delinquency to senior management.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance the effectiveness of the Accounts Receivable function.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce or any relevant Finance field.
• Proven experience in credit control, collections, and query management within a financial environment.
• Strong understanding of the Accounts Payable (AP) and Record to Report (RTR) processes.
• Familiarity with both Bureau and Non-Bureau markets and their operations.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evening/nights starting at either 3 PM or 5 PM.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with clients and team members.