Credit Controller

Credit Controller – EgyptThe position is responsible for managing the credit and collection activities of a portfolio of customer accounts to enhance cash flow, minimise credit risk exposure and limit bad debt losses for Egypt market.DescriptionManage portfolio of customer accounts, working closely with sales to meet past due and DSO targets. Follow Egypt guidelines on assessing customer risk and risk mitigation of own portfolio of accounts. Apply policy & procedures for collections, credit hold and credit risk to meet cash targets.ResponsibilitiesEstablish and ensure monthly collection goals are integrated with total Egypt goals and targets flow to individual collectors.Implement strategies and deploy resources to meet collection targets and objectives.Drive sustained collections process improvement through the organization by changing behaviours around collections management using six sigma methodologies and integration of other functional disciplines.Establish and maintain effective Internal and External working relationships, including Sales, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Finance, and Customer Relationships.Act as Escalation Leader for financial and customer issuesEnsure team and individual goals on past due improvement are achieved.Participate in Customer Visits.Monitor & escalate defined uncollectable accounts; Manage National Legal and Collection Agency PortfoliosLead & support business AR specific policies, processes and improvement projectsDrive regular involvement of Regional, Market and National Sales management in regular status of portfolios.Perform customer risk assessments with appropriate policies to limit the dollar value of risk exposure with specific customers.Support internal and external audits as required.Provide meaningful commentary as part of monthly requirements for bad debt and top overdue reporting.Basic QualificationsStrong verbal and written communication in EnglishRobust competency in Microsoft Excel, WordAbility to influence internally with key stakeholders and externally with customersPreferred QualificationsBachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting0-2 years of business experience in collections.Experience using Microsoft Excel & Power Point etc…Ability to influence without authorityKnowledge in working with database applications IScala will be advanced.Excellent communication skillsSkills & CompetenciesSelf -motivated; AssertiveProven record of meeting deadlinesProcess-orientation with customer focusTime management, organization, and prioritization skillsAbility to apply judgment in problem solvingAbility to ask probing questions to obtain necessary informationOur Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & BelongingEcolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance in all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement. Ecolab will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin,citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.