Job Title: Assistant Credit Controller
Department: Finance
Reporting to: Credit Controller
Industry: Food Processing (Retail B2B Sales)
Employment Type: Full-time
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Job Summary:
We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Credit Controller to support the credit control and receivables management activities of our fast-growing food processing company. The ideal candidate will help manage credit risk, follow up on receivables from B2B retail customers (distributors, wholesalers, modern trade, etc.), and ensure timely collections to support business liquidity and operations.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in evaluating creditworthiness of new and existing B2B retail customers using financial and trade data.
- Monitor and manage customer credit limits in coordination with the sales and finance team.
- Prepare and share customer outstanding reports regularly with relevant stakeholders.
- Follow up on overdue payments via email, phone, and coordination with the sales team.
- Resolve payment disputes in coordination with sales, logistics, and customer service.
- Support the Credit Controller in implementing credit policies and collection strategies.
- Maintain accurate records of customer accounts, receipts, and payment promises.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and company credit policy.
- Support monthly closing by reconciling accounts receivable balances and provisions.
- Generate reports for ageing analysis, DSO (Days Sales Outstanding), and collection efficiency.
- Coordinate with external collection agencies or legal teams when required.
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Key Skills & Competencies:
- Strong knowledge of credit control and receivables management.
- Good understanding of B2B retail sales operations, preferably in FMCG/food sector.
- Proficiency in accounting software (Tally, SAP, or similar ERP).
- Intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills (Pivot, VLOOKUP, ageing reports).
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Analytical mindset and attention to detail.
- Ability to handle pressure and work in a fast-paced environment.
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Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA/PGDM in Finance is a plus).
- 2–4 years of experience in credit control or accounts receivable, preferably in FMCG/food processing.
- Familiarity with retail sales channels such as general trade, modern trade, and institutional sales.
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Preferred Qualities:
- Exposure to managing credit for retail distributors, stockiest, and modern trade accounts.
- Hands-on experience in ERP systems and automated credit management tools.
- Team player with ability to coordinate cross-functionally with sales, logistics, and customer care.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From ₹25,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Education:
Experience:
- credit control / accounts receivables: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
