Credit Control Manager

Job Purpose:

The Credit Control Manager is responsible to manage and maintain all aspects of the credit control function whilst rendering business support to the Finance and Sales Departments, making recommendations of credit control policies and procedures, to ensure a healthy customer receivables portfolio and improve communication, workflow and process between the relevant departments.

This position will be reporting to the Finance Manager and will be based in Sto. Tomas, Batangas manufacturing site.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and control the credits of Jotun customers by evaluating their creditworthiness and monitoring the credit status.
• Manage and decrease company cost of credit by controlling the risk of credit, risk non-payment, the risk associated with late payments, and risks of opening new accounts.
• Evaluate and prepare credit recommendations for prospective new customers with financial information based on input from the Business Development Manager.
• Manage and monitor the process and data integrity of the AR systems and applications by extracting IFS reports to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of the accounting process flow.
• Maintain financial reports and monthly closing procedures related to the account receivable function and status of accounts using the IFS system to minimize the company's Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and control the Credit Risk.
• Maintain customer receivables set and met collection targets on a monthly basis by monitoring or controlling payment behavior by controlling credit limits and terms to ensure a healthy customer receivables portfolio.
• Evaluate and prepare credit recommendations for prospective new customers with financial information based on input from the Business Development Manager.
• Arrange credit meetings with the sales department for evaluation/ review of customer status. Provide salesmen with current information about customers' accounts and assist them in achieving their collection targets by planning their collections based on the customer's sales pattern.
• Coordinate legal cases with lawyers or other authorities depending on the nature of the case. Collection of tax-related documents within the stipulated time frame in order to avoid tax liability during the assessment. Ensure appropriate reporting of risk exposure (AR losses). Support Management with adequate reports on credit and collection, payment problem accounts, and legal issues.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess at least Bachelor's/College Degree in any field.

• Proven track record of at least 5 yr experience in customer field work and collection 

• Willingness to travel across NCR and Provincials

•  Driving skills and have excellent navigation skills and proficiency in using navigation applications to find locations

Personal Qualities

• Communication skills: Clear and effective communication with clients and colleagues

• Teamwork: Collaboration and contribution to group efforts

• Adaptability: Ability to adjust to changes and learn new skills

• Reliability: Consistent performance and meeting deadlines

• Integrity: Honesty and ethical behavior in the workplace

• Initiative: Willingness to take on tasks without constant supervision

What we offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits

• Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning Jotun Academy.

• Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies

• Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores

• A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self

• A focus on having fun together through team buildings and social activities