Regional Manager - Credit (AR & credit controller)
Tech First Gulf
Location
Chennai | India
Job description
Job Description
Develop and monitor a credit control system in collaboration with sales and marketing, finance and executive team members.
Establish policies that follow customer service best practices while ensuring customers submit payments on time.
Check consumer credit reports, approve or deny applications and communicate decisions to the appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
Negotiate payment plans with consumers and set loan terms and conditions accordingly.
Maintain loan records, conduct regular analysis of the credit-control system and implement changes as needed to reduce bad debts.
Report any payment issues to management or the appropriate team.
Follow up on overdue invoices and payments and implement company collections procedures as necessary.
Look for ways to improve debt collection processes.
Desire to work in a fast-paced environment, subject to rapid growth
Requirements Responsibilities
Gather and verify invoices for appropriate documentation prior to payment
Maintain accounts receivable records to ensure aging is up to date, credits and collections are applied, uncollected amounts are accounted for, and miscellaneous differences are cleared
Perform daily cash management duties, including the recording of bank deposits, updating and distribution of cash receipt logs, and posting of cash to the accounts receivable sub-ledger
Monitor and collect accounts receivable by contacting clients via telephone, email, and mail
Prepare analytical and ratio analyses relevant to A/R so management can gain a better understanding of how collection efforts are progressing
Support other accounting and finance team members, inventory management, and cost accounting
Required Skills And Qualifications
Strong communication skills
Understanding of basic principles of finance, accounting, and bookkeeping
Superb time management and detail orientation
Ability to keep company and partner confidence
Proficiency with ERP accounting software like Zoho, SAP and similar ERP systems.
Preferred Skills And Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Experience (4 years) in accounts receivable (or accounts payable)
Experience in driving process improvement
Requirements Responsibilities
Gather and verify invoices for appropriate documentation prior to payment
Maintain accounts receivable records to ensure aging is up to date, credits and collections are applied, uncollected amounts are accounted for, and miscellaneous differences are cleared
Perform daily cash management duties, including the recording of bank deposits, updating and distribution of cash receipt logs, and posting of cash to the accounts receivable sub-ledger
Monitor and collect accounts receivable by contacting clients via telephone, email, and mail
Prepare analytical and ratio analyses relevant to A/R so management can gain a better understanding of how collection efforts are progressing
Support other accounting and finance team members, inventory management, and cost accounting Required skills and qualifications
Strong communication skills
Understanding of basic principles of finance, accounting, and bookkeeping
Superb time management and detail orientation
Ability to keep company and partner confidence
Proficiency with ERP accounting software like Zoho, SAP and similar ERP systems. Preferred skills and qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Experience (4 years) in accounts receivable (or accounts payable)
