Finance Collection Officer
Job Summary
We are looking for a Finance Collection Officer to join our Finance team and support timely customer payments. The role will be responsible for monitoring outstanding accounts following up with customers resolving payment-related queries and maintaining accurate collection records.
- Contact customers by phone and email to follow up on outstanding invoices and secure payment commitments.
- Monitor customer accounts aging reports and overdue balances to identify accounts requiring collection action.
- Record collection activities customer responses payment commitments and follow-up actions accurately in the ERP or collection tracking system.
- Send customer statements payment reminders follow-ups and collection notices in line with company procedures.
- Coordinate with Accounts Receivable Credit Control Operations and customers to resolve payment queries disputes and allocation issues.
- Follow up on promised payment dates and escalate missed commitments or high-risk accounts to the line manager.
- Support month-end reporting by updating collection status expected cash inflows disputed balances and overdue account commentary.
- Maintain complete and accurate collection records customer correspondence and supporting documentation for audit and management review.
- Ensure compliance with company policies internal controls collection procedures and customer communication standards.
- Contribute to improving collection effectiveness reducing overdue balances and strengthening cash flow visibility.
Qualifications :
What Were Looking For
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration Commerce or a related field.
- 14 years of relevant experience in Collections Accounts Receivable Credit Control Customer Service or Finance Operations.
- Good understanding of customer account follow-up aging analysis payment commitments dispute resolution and collection processes.
- Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle SUN Systems SAP or similar finance platforms is highly desirable.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel with the ability to work with customer statements aging schedules and collection trackers.
- Exposure to Power BI automated collection tools or banking platforms is an added advantage.
- Strong English communication negotiation and interpersonal skills.
- High attention to detail with good time management and organizational skills.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
We are SGS the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and ... View more