Credit Controller

As a Credit Controller, you will be responsible for managing the credit and payments collection process for the entire company. You will work closely with the finance and operations team to ensure that credit is extended appropriately, outstanding debts are collected promptly, and the company's overall credit risk is minimized. You will play a vital role in managing the credit and collections process to ensure the financial health of our organization. You will work closely with clients, internal teams, and external stakeholders to maintain effective credit management practices while supporting the company's growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Credit Evaluation: Assess the creditworthiness of new and existing customers in the freight forwarding industry, considering factors such as payment history, industry reputation, and financial stability.

Credit Policy Development: Develop and implement credit policies and procedures tailored to the logistics industry, ensuring compliance with company objectives and regulatory requirements.

Credit Limits Setting: Determine appropriate credit limits for logistics clients based on risk analysis, credit worthiness, market trends, and business needs, while ensuring alignment with company credit policies.

Invoicing and Billing: Oversee the accurate and timely issuance of invoices and billing statements to logistics customers, ensuring adherence to contractual terms and billing schedules.

Collections Management: Monitor accounts receivable aging reports and proactively follow up with the clients to secure timely payment of outstanding invoices, utilizing effective collection strategies and communication techniques.

Dispute Resolution: Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies, disputes, or payment issues promptly and professionally, collaborating with internal departments and logistics partners as needed to achieve resolution.

Relationship Building: Cultivate strong relationships with logistics customers, freight forwarders, carriers, and other stakeholders to foster collaboration, trust, and transparency in credit-related matters.

Credit Reporting and Analysis: Generate regular reports and analysis on key credit metrics, including aging analysis, bad debt provisions, and credit risk assessments, to support informed decision-making and risk mitigation strategies.

Cash Flow Forecasting: Collaborate with finance and operations teams to forecast cash flow projections, identify potential cash flow constraints, and implement proactive measures to optimize working capital management within the logistics business.

Compliance and Documentation: Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, industry standards, and contractual agreements governing credit management activities in the logistics sector, maintaining accurate records and documentation as required.

Qualifications And Skills

Ideally should be ACCA Affiliate/Member or Likewise Qualified Person with Relevant Experience of Working in a Fast Paced Environment as Credit Controller or Senior Executive Accounts Receivables

MUST be IT Literate with an excellent understanding of Microsoft packages, outlook, word, excel etc. Experience of ERP like SAP, Sage, MS Dynamics is PREFERRED but not required.

MUST have excellent English written and verbal skills (A must) MUST be able to speak and communicate in English FLUENTLY.

MUST have great attention to detail MUST have excellent mathematical and analytical skills MUST work and adhere to deadlines

Please note our office timings run from 01:30pm to 10:30pm in winters and 12:30pm to 09:30 pm is summers (according to UK timings)

Previous Experience With a Logistics Company Is a Plus

ACCA / ICMA or related Qualification holder (Experienced preferred)

MBA/BBA Finance With Minimum Experience Of 05 Years

PLEASE DON'T APPLY IF YOU DO NOT MEET THE ABOVE CRITERIA

Office is located on 2nd Floor, OneExpress Plaza (above McDonald's and Imtiaz Mart) Islamabad Expressway Gulberg greens Interchange, Islamabad.

You can also apply by sending your CV to hr@intercargo.com by including position title in the subject line.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience

• Credit Control: 2 years (Required)
• Accounts Receivable side: 3 years (Required)