Business Unit Credit Manager

We are seeking a highly analytical and proactive Business Unit Credit Manager to lead our regional credit function-driving customer credit evaluations, overseeing order release and risk governance, leading cross-functional collection efforts, and ensuring strong cash flow performance through vigilant credit control, timely collections, and effective stakeholder collaboration.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough evaluations of new customer credit applications, determining appropriate credit limits and payment terms in line with company policies.
• Organizing & leading the weekly credit meeting with the country Manager & Division Heads.
• Responsible for Releasing orders in respective to credit limits granted to customers.
• Handling any communication of Claims & Responding to client inquiries making sure they are rooted in the correct department to investigate & resolve.
• Identifying and escalating potential bad debts to management
• Leading the daily, weekly & monthly catch meetings with customers & internal stakeholders by coordinating with Sales Team, Project managers to ensure the efficiency of collections.
• Proactively follow up on overdue accounts via phone and email, negotiating structured repayment plans, wherever required, to minimize delinquency.
• Analyzing & Matching invoices with the customers Payment & Reviewing their Payment history.
• Following up with the customers for the collection of each month by sending SOA of & confirming the payment is done on time without any delay.
• In alignment with risk management, Blocking & Unlocking customers based on COA.
• Key focus on Over dues & follow-up on collection performance
• Preparing the forecasted collections from the customers
• Monitor outstanding debtor balances and prepare detailed aged debt reports / bad debt forecast/ cash forecast for senior management to support decision-making.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of credit control policies and procedures aimed at reducing bad debt exposure and improving collection performance.
  
  

Must Skills And Requirements

• Bachelor of Business Administration or Management with a major in Finance, Accounting
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in Credit control function with an accounting qualification is a must.
• English is mandatory & additional Languages are an asset.
• Exposure to project-based or service-focused credit control environments is an added advantage.
• Working Time flexibility
• Prior experience managing multiple entities is also highly advantageous.
• Working knowledge of Letter of Credit (payment instrument) & SAP (ERP) is a must.
  
  

Communication & Negotiation:

• Strong ability to negotiate with challenging customers while preserving positive client relationships and maintaining professionalism.
  
  

Numerical & Accounting Proficiency:

• Working knowledge of accounting principles, VAT regulations, and credit terms, with experience using ERP/accounting systems such as SAP.
  
  

Attention to Detail:

• Exceptional accuracy in data entry, account reconciliation, and documentation management.
  
  

Organizational Skills:

• Capable of handling high-volume, time-sensitive accounts and prioritizing workload effectively in a fast-paced environment
  
  

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