Credit Controller
Job Description
Following are to be performed while adhering to GEODIS Singapore operational policies, safety rules, and procedures as well as applicable legislation and regulations:
- Credit Validation: Review and validate new and existing customer credit applications , performing financial analysis, background checks, and risk scoring incompliance with group guidelines.
- Daily Cash & Workflow Collection: Execute and monitor daily collection strategies using GETPAID to maximize cash inflows and log all communication history.
- Ledger Management & Data Entry: Process accounting entries, manage customer statements, and prepare aging schedules within Microsoft Dynamics AX .
- Freight System Alignment: Verify operational shipment files, billing accuracy, and shipment milestones inside CargoWise to resolve outstanding debts.
- Daily Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as an effective team player by interfacing daily with Operations (Ops) to clear invoice disputes, Business Development (BD) to review credit application requests, and Customers to recover balances.
- Matrix Organization Interfacing: Partner closely with the offshore Shared Service Center (SSC) for cash allocation and coordinate regularly with Regional/Group Treasury regarding credit limit adjustments and bad debt escalation.
- Closing & Reporting Support: Support monthly and year-end closing cycles by preparing credit reviews, DSO(Days Sales Outstanding) tracking sheets, bad debt provisioning, and aging reports.
- Ad-Hoc Projects: Support system migrations, financial audits, and any other ad-hoc assignments as delegated by management.
Requirement
- Minimum2 to 4 years of hands-on credit control or accounts receivable experience, preferably within a multinational freight forwarding or logistics setup.
- Good accounting knowledge with a meticulous approach and a strong eye for detail.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills (such as VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables) are a strict requirement.
- Direct system proficiency in GETPAID, Microsoft Dynamics AX, and CargoWise is highly preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to negotiate effectively and collaborate across a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment (Ops, BD, SSC, and Treasury).
- Disciplined, structured, and eager to learn.