The client is seeking a Global Head of Credit Control to provide strategic leadership and direct oversight of a regional credit control team. Reporting to the Group CFO, this role is responsible for setting direction for credit risk management and ensuring effective credit control operations across the organization.
Key responsibilities include developing and implementing global credit control policies and procedures to minimize credit risk, overseeing the assessment and approval of customer credit limits, and monitoring and analyzing credit risk exposure across the business. The role also ensures credit control activities comply with internal policies and external regulations, supports cross-functional collaboration with sales and finance to optimize cash flow and resolve disputes, and delivers detailed reporting and insights on credit performance to senior management.
The successful candidate will typically hold a degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related discipline, and bring at least 20 years of relevant experience. The role is expected to be supported by a strong background in credit control from sizeable organizations (such as multinational or listed companies), proven leadership experience managing international teams, comprehensive knowledge of financial regulations and compliance standards, and strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with proficiency in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.