Credit Manager

JOB SUMMARY

Manages the day-to-day operations of accounts receivables, ensuring that invoices being sent out are correct and dispersed in a timely manner. Follows up on any delinquent accounts. Researches and decides upon credit authorization for incoming customers.

CANDIDATE PROFILE 

Education and Experience

• 4-year bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related major.

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role or supervisory experience in Credit and Collections, preferably in a high-volume hospitality environment.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Managing Work, Projects, and Policies

• Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.

• Compiles, codes, categorizes, calculates, tabulates, audits, or verifies information or data.

• Completes accounts receivable period end closing functions and procedures; credit and period end reporting.

• Upholds the policies and procedures outlined in the credit policy.

• Interacts with sales and catering staff for timely credit decisions on incoming customers.

Demonstrating and Applying Accounting Knowledge to Credit Management Issues

• Demonstrates knowledge of job-relevant issues, products, systems, and processes.

• Uses computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

• Uses relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

• Keeps up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

• Stays knowledgeable of accounts receivable system.

Leading Credit Management Team

• Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.

• Staffs, manages and develops all billing and accounts receivable employees.

Maintaining Finance and Accounting Goals

• Submits reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines.

• Ensures profits and losses are documented accurately.

• Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.

• Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

• Monitors all taxes that apply, ensuring that taxes are current, collected and/or accrued.

• Ensures property billings are sent error free and in a timely manner.

• Monitors receivables for timely collections and follows up with appropriate collection correspondence.

Additional Responsibilities 

• Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

• Provide direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures, and efficient control and utilization of financial resources.

• Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

• Informs and/or updates the executives, the peers and the subordinates on relevant information in a timely manner.

• Maintains positive working relations with customers and department managers.