Credit Control Executive / Assistant Manager

(37717) Location: North Bridge Road

Our client is a manufacturer and distributor of industrial components and solutions serving industries such as factory automation, press die and plastic moulding, electrical and wiring components, tools, and maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) products.

They are seeking a proactive and analytical Credit Control Executive / Assistant Manager to manage customer receivables, drive timely collections, assess customer credit risk, and support effective cash flow management.

The appointment level will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience, credit control expertise, and leadership capabilities.

【 Responsibilities 】

1. Accounts Receivable Operations

• Support the Finance Manager in overseeing day-to-day accounts receivable (AR) operations, including invoicing, collections, customer receipts, and account reconciliations.
• Review month-end AR closing activities to ensure the completeness and accuracy of AR records.
• Monitor AR performance and departmental key performance indicators (KPIs), identify operational risks, and ensure compliance with internal controls.

1. Credit Control and Risk Management

• Review customer payment behaviour, financial standing, and credit exposure.
• Evaluate applications for new credit facilities and credit-limit revisions, and recommend appropriate decisions to Management.
• Monitor overdue accounts and implement collection and recovery strategies to minimise overdue balances and potential bad-debt exposure.
• Collaborate with the Sales team to balance commercial opportunities with prudent credit-risk management.
• Support the resolution of complex collection cases and payment disputes by establishing clear responsibilities and escalation procedures for overdue and disputed accounts.

1. Analysis, Reporting and Process Improvement

• Analyse AR ageing reports, collection performance, and payment trends; review high-risk accounts and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Prepare management reports and present collection performance, credit risks, and recommendations to Management.
• Identify process gaps and lead initiatives to improve operational efficiency, internal controls, and customer experience, including the digitalisation and automation of AR processes.

1. Team Leadership

• Coach and guide junior AR team members, and support workload planning to maintain operational efficiency and service standards.
• Encourage knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the team.

1. Accounts Payable Support

• Process assigned supplier invoices accurately and promptly, verifying supporting documents, account coding, and approvals before posting.
• Support accounts payable (AP) reconciliations and month-end closing activities.
• Resolve supplier invoice discrepancies in collaboration with relevant internal stakeholders.
• Provide backup support for AP operations when required.

1. Additional Responsibilities for Assistant Manager

• Support the Finance Manager in overseeing daily AR operations and reviewing month-end closing activities to ensure the accuracy of financial records.
• Monitor departmental KPIs, operational risks, and compliance with internal controls.
• Lead process improvement, digitalisation, and automation initiatives.
• Review departmental workflows and recommend improvements to operational efficiency.
• Provide guidance and coaching to junior team members on operational processes and best practices.
• Support workload planning and resource allocation to optimise operational efficiency.
• Promote knowledge sharing and a culture of continuous improvement within the team.

【 What you will receive 】

• AWS
• Performance Bonus (Depends on Company and Individual performance)
• Annual Leave: 18 days for the first year. Increases by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 24 days.
• Medical Leave
• Medical Insurance Coverage
• Medical Benefit: Claim up to $50 per visit for panel clinics
• Dental Benefit: Up to $250 per year
• Specialist Treatment Benefit: Up to $300 per year
• Complimentary Basic Health Screening and Flu Vaccination yearly

【 Requirements & Preferences 】

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in accounts receivable and credit control, including at least 2 years in a senior or supervisory role.
• Hands-on experience in collections, AR ageing and payment-trend analysis, customer account reconciliation, and customer credit reviews, including analysing financial information and recommending credit limits.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable (AP) invoice processing and month-end closing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Experience in leading or implementing process improvement or digitalisation initiatives.
• Ability to coach team members and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to undertake hands-on AR and AP processing when required.

(Advantageous)

• Strong knowledge of SAP or relevant ERP systems.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Registration No.: R1654204 (Tang Yuen Teng Dorothy) Recruitment Licence: 12C5051