Credit Controller Or Senior Accountant

Role & responsibilities

• Establishing credit limits and evaluating the creditworthiness of customers.
• Develop and implement effective credit control policies and procedures to minimize credit risk and improve collection efficiency.
• Managing credit and receivable accounts to contribute to the organizations overall financial stability and profitability.
• Monitoring credit exposure and minimizing bad debt risks at the company.
• Assisting in collecting delinquent accounts and applying strategies to encourage timely payments.
• Maintaining positive relationships with customers, while effectively mitigating credit risks and ensuring timely collections.
• Conduct regular credit reviews and reassess credit limits based on payment history and changes in creditworthiness.
• Coordinating with other departments such as sales, customer service and finance to handle all credit-related matters appropriately.

Preferred candidate profile

• A bachelors degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in managing credit and accounts receivables or in a similar credit management role.
• Strong knowledge of credit control principles, practices and regulations in India.
• Familiarity with Indian banking and credit regulations and customer segmentation.
• Proficiency in using financial software and credit management tools.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to evaluate financial information perform risk assessments and make informed credit decisions
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Indian accounting software and databases.
• Ability to implement accounting principles and practices effectively.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and documentation.
• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build rapport and effectively resolve conflicts.
• Strong time management and company skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.