Manager / Deputy Manager – Export Receivables & Credit Control
20
Sep
Key Responsibilities:
1. Export Receivables Ownership & Credit Control & Risk Management:
Take complete ownership of export receivables across regions and customers.
Track ageing on a daily basis and drive collections as per agreed credit terms.
Ensure zero slippage beyond approved credit periods unless formally approved.
Enforce customer-wise credit limits strictly.
Evaluate customer creditworthiness in coordination with Sales, Finance, and Management. Flag high-risk accounts early and recommend corrective actions including credit hold, shipment stop, or revised terms.
2. Collections & Follow-ups:
Lead aggressive and structured follow-ups with international customers for overdue payments.
Coordinate with Sales, Export Operations, and Management to close long-pending receivables.
Escalate delays clearly and timely with facts, ageing, and recovery plans.
3. Documentation & Compliance:
Ensure complete and accurate export documentation to avoid payment delays (Invoice, BL, COO, Insurance, LC documents, etc.).
Coordinate with banks for LC negotiation, discrepancy resolution, and realization tracking. Ensure compliance with FEMA, RBI guidelines, and internal finance controls.
4. MIS & Reporting:
Prepare sharp and actionable MIS on receivables ageing, overdue trends, customer-wise exposure, and risk status. Present clear
recovery plans for critical overdue accounts. Support audits and management reviews with accurate data.
5. Cross-functional Coordination & Other
Act as the single point of accountability between Sales, Exports, Finance, and Logistics on receivables.
Push back firmly where commercial decisions impact payment security.
Ensure receivables discipline is not compromised for volumes.
Any other responsibilities as assigned by the management.
Key Skills & Competencies:
Strong command over export receivables, credit control, and international collections.
Excellent follow-up and negotiation skills with overseas customers.
Strong Excel and MIS reporting skills.
Qualifications & Experience:
Commerce / Finance graduate (CA Inter / MBA Finance preferred).
5–10+ years of hands-on experience in export receivables and credit control.