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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a Credit Assessment Officer who will be responsible for evaluating the creditworthiness of customers and companies. The role involves analyzing financial information, assessing risks, and making credit decisions in accordance with the company's guidelines and policies. You will work closely with sales and customer service departments to ensure that credit decisions support business goals while keeping risks at an acceptable level. The job requires accuracy, analytical skills, and good communication abilities to explain decisions and recommendations to both internal and external parties. You will also follow up on existing credits and handle any deviations or issues that arise. This role is central to ensuring the company's financial stability and contributing to sound credit granting.
Responsibilities
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- Assess customers' creditworthiness and payment ability.
- Make credit decisions according to established guidelines.
- Collaborate with sales and customer service departments.
- Follow up and evaluate existing credits.
- Manage and report credit risks.
- Communicate credit decisions to relevant parties.
- Document and archive credit assessments.
- Contribute to the development of credit processes and procedures.
- Stay updated on laws and regulations related to credit granting.
Requirements
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- Good understanding of financial analysis and risk assessment.
- Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations.
- Analytical and precise with good problem-solving skills.
- Good communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to make independent decisions.
- Experience with financial systems and credit assessment tools.
- Relevant education in economics or finance.
- Ability to handle multiple cases simultaneously.
- Integrity and responsibility.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- How do you assess a customer's creditworthiness?
- Which factors do you consider most important in credit assessment?
- How do you handle a situation where a customer cannot pay their debt?
- What experience do you have with credit assessment tools?
- How do you ensure credit decisions comply with company policy?
- Can you give an example of when you had to make a difficult credit decision?
- How do you stay updated on changes in laws and regulations?
- How do you prioritize your tasks during high workload?
- How do you communicate credit decisions to customers and internal departments?
- What methods do you use to minimize credit risks?
