Assistant Manager - Credit Controlling

Oversee complex, high-value accounts and conduct comprehensive financial risk assessments.
Manage high-risk credit portfolios, refine credit policy and lead complex recoveries, develop and update credit policy aligned to risk tolerance.
Conduct detailed due diligence on high-value credit applications to ensure sound credit decisions.
Liaise with legal and insolvency partners in managing formal recovery and insolvency proceedings.
Provide mentorship to credit controllers and report quarterly risk and performance metrics to executive management.

The candidate should be able to work on-site according to the AUS calendar and shift.
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field, and/or a recognized professional qualification such as CA Sri Lanka, CIMA, ACCA, CMA, or AAT.
Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in Credit Management, Credit Risk, Receivables Management, or a related finance function.
Proven expertise in credit evaluation, financial statement analysis, and credit risk assessment, with the ability to make sound commercial credit decisions.
Strong understanding of credit control processes, customer risk profiling, credit limit management, and debt recovery practices.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence outcomes and maintain strong customer relationships.
Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams and driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in ERP systems, credit management tools, and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and financial reporting tools.