This role will be responsible for APAC and CIS A/R balances by initiating direct contact with the clients in those regions. In addition, they will manage the coordination of A/R information with APAC and CIS offices who directly handle Billing & Collections in India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Bangladesh, Cyprus, Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan.
What youll be doing:
- 50% Accounts Receivable
- Assess and establish credit limits according to corporate policy and assign payment terms.
- Maintain proper documentation in all credit files to ensure that the Record Retention and Internal Audit policies and procedures are followed.
- Monthly review of the Aging to include direct follow up of A/R status with all regions
- Monthly calls and visits to agencies and reps to inquire on remittance status to ensure our cash flow levels are adequately maintained
- Monitor proper allocation of cash receipts and related reporting such as cash apps and wire instructions
- Preparation of management reports with A/R status including monthly highlights and challenges for all markets
- Preparation of aging reports, bad debt analysis, agency incentive analysis, cash forecasts, collections status, and other miscellaneous reports as needed.
- Interface closely with Ad Sales, Client Services personnel, and external and internal departments to analyze, collect, and reconcile all accounts for collection.
- 50% Credit Analysis
- Evaluating the creditworthiness of potential customers.
- Creating credit scoring models for risk assessments.
- Approving and rejecting credit to clients based on available data.
- Negotiating the terms of payments with new clients.
- Ensuring all credits and payment terms comply with internal policy.
- Maintaining records of all credit records.
- Monitoring debt payments and bad debts.
- Reviewing and updating the company s credit policy.
What will make you a good fit for this role:
- Bachelor s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Professional certification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA) is a plus.
- Proven experience as a Credit Controller, with a minimum of 3 years experience.
- Strong understanding of credit control processes, financial analysis, and risk management.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Good English proficiency in both written and oral is required.
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
- Proactive and able to work under pressure.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and a customer-focused approach.
- High level of integrity and professionalism.