Accounts Executive – Credit Control

Location:        Colombo, Sri Lanka
Job Type:         Full-Time
Department:   Finance
Reports To:     Finance Manager

Are you a shipping professional seeking the next step up in your career? If so, this could be your chance to become part of the global GAC team.

GAC Group is a leading provider of integrated shipping, logistics, and marine services. Our operations are designed to meet global standards while upholding local expertise and commitment to quality. We are seeking a dedicated Credit Controller to join our dynamic team in Colombo.

As a Credit Controller, you will manage timely collection of overdue invoices, maintain and revise Credit evaluation of new and existing Customers, supporting the company’s cash flow in coordination with Finance Manager. This role is critical to the financial health and operational efficiency of the company.

Key Responsibilities:

1.      Master Data Maintenance

·              Maintain customer master data and contact for payment collection.

·              Maintain credit master data of existing and new customer.

2.      Credit risk assessment and evaluation

·              Maintain and revise Credit evaluation of new and existing Customer considering reasonable risk categories and payment terms in coordination with Accounting/Finance Manager.

·              Manage credit exposure / credit limit for each customer.

·              Manage total credit exposure of customer group.

3.      Debt Collection

·              Monitor and ensure timely collection of overdue invoices.

·              Responsible for the reactive actions towards the customer.

·              Progress & follow up invoices.

·              Monitor customer behaviour and reactions related to disputed invoices.

4.      Financial Reporting

·              Follow up of individual and total credit exposure of customers.

·              Support the reporting needs of various stakeholders.

·              Lead monthly credit control meetings with key stakeholders.

5.      Stakeholder Coordination and other

·              Liaise with banks, auditors, customers and authorities for finance-related matters.

·              Collaborate with internal teams for cross-departmental requirements.

·              Assist Team Leader or Finance Manager for additional task as and when required.