THE ROLE:
In this role, you will be responsible for various financial reporting and accounting processes.
THE PERSON:
You are a results-oriented self-starter with excellent communication skills. You possess attention to detail and well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills. You have the ability to adapt to changing priorities and are comfortable with ambiguity.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct detailed financial analysis of customer accounts to support credit approval decisions.
- Recommend appropriate credit limits and payment terms based on financial health, payment history, and business risk.
- Monitor overdue accounts and initiate escalation procedures for high-risk or non-responsive customers.
- Prepare and present DSO (Days Sales Outstanding) and bad debt reports to Finance leadership.
- Support CECL (Current Expected Credit Loss) assessments and recommend reserves or write-offs.
- Engage with customers to negotiate payment plans and resolve outstanding balances.
- Provide input for cash flow forecasts and credit exposure analysis.
- Assist in credit risk automation and system enhancement initiatives.
- Mentor junior credit analysts, providing guidance on credit policies, systems, and best practices.
- Review and approve transitions of credit portfolios and support onboarding of new team members.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Experience working in a similar role in the hi-tech industry.
- Treasury exposure, such as cash positioning or liquidity support, is a plus.
- Advanced knowledge of MS office tools.
- SAP experience preferred.
- Experience in automation skill such as PowerBI, Power Query, RPA etc will be added advantage and highly valued.
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or equivalent.
LOCATION:
Penang, Malaysia
