India - Assistant Manager - Credit Control

Who are Inchcape?

At Inchcape Shipping Services, our vision is to create a connected world where customers can trade successfully and make informed decisions in every port, everywhere. We achieve this by combining our worldwide infrastructure with local expertise, through our global network of more than 250 proprietary offices and a team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals. Our diverse customer base includes owners and charterers in the oil, cruise, container, and bulk commodity sectors, as well as naval, government, and intergovernmental organizations.

We have an ambitious growth model, and a career here is certainly going to be a rewarding one that will allow you to bring your skills

& experience. We embrace change and are open to new thinking and pushing for positive change in our industry.

Main Purpose of Job

Supervisor – Credit Control (Accounts Receivable) oversees the daily operations of the collections team, ensuring accurate and timely payment collection.

Key Accountabilities:

As part of Credit Control team (Accounts Receivable), the individual would be accountable for

• Supervise, train, and mentor AR staff, providing performance feedback.
• Manage Cash Application processes to ensure accuracy.
• Reconciling the Customer SOA & resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Coordinating with DA Team, OPS Team & Other Team to resolve any invoices, system or payment related issues.
• Monitor AR aging reports, identify delinquent accounts, and implement strategies to minimize overdue payments.
• Collaborate with sales and customer service teams to resolve complex billing discrepancies and customer payment issues.
• Prepare, analyze, and report on accounts receivable status and key performance metrics to management.
• Assist in month-end closing activities such as Bank reconciliation report & other reports as required by management.
• Preparation weekly cashflow report, Cashbook for customers.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for all AR transactions
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives within the AR function.

The post holder will carry out any other duties as are within the scope and purpose of the job as requested by the Line Manager and ensure full utilization of all ISS systems according to Standard Operating Procedures.

Key Deliverables:

• Timely collection of payment and escalation wherever needed.
• Ensuring timely & correct BRS report at month end
• Analyzing the open items in books & discussing with Supervisor for further action.
• Supporting other team members & providing guidance whenever required.
  
  Essential
  
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and AR processes.
• Knowledge of MS Office (Word & Excel) & Internet.
• 5 - 7 years’ experience in similar profile.
• Good verbal and written English Langue communication skills.
• Graduate in Finance
  
  Desirable
  
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to demonstrate a professional, confident attitude
• Ability to handle high-volume transactions and work under pressure.
• Shipping Course.
  
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