Job Description
1. Background:
The Family Planning Association of Sri Lanka (FPA Sri Lanka) is a growing business dedicated to improving access to quality contraceptive products. With a wide product portfolio (including condoms, oral contraceptives, injectables, and long-acting reversible contraceptives), we work across public and private sectors to promote reproductive health. As the business expands, there is a need to strengthen credit risk management and optimize cash flow.
2. Purpose of the Role:
The Credit Controller will be responsible for managing and overseeing FPASL’s credit and collections processes. This role ensures timely customer payments, minimises bad debts, and maintains healthy cash flow while supporting customer relationships and compliance with company credit policies.
3. Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor and evaluate customer credit limits and payment performance
- Manage accounts receivable ledger and ensure timely collections
- Perform credit risk assessments for new and existing customers
- Implement credit policies and procedures tailored to contraceptive distribution.
- Reconcile customer accounts and resolve billing disputes in collaboration with the sales team.
- Track overdue accounts, and initiate appropriate follow-up actions
- Recommend customers for legal or external debt recovery processes if needed
- Coordinate with sales and distribution teams to balance commercial growth and credit risk
- Prepare monthly credit control reports for management
- Support audits and compliance requirements related to credit and receivables
4. Qualifications and Experience:
Required:
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
- Part qualification in from any accounting body will be an advantage.
- Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in credit control.
- Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, SAGE, ASF)
- Strong analytical and negotiation skills
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
5. Other Information:
- Department: Finance
- Location: Head Office, Bullers Lane, Colombo 07.
- Reports to: Finance Manager/Senior Finance Manager
- Full-time position
- Initial contract of 12 months renewable based on performance.
6. Application Process:
Interested applicants should submit:
- A cover letter outlining relevant experience
- Updated CV
- Contact details of 2 professional referees
Mail us your application within 07 days. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
FPA Sri Lanka is committed to the safety and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults and this role may include contact with these groups. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults in our programs.
FPA Sri Lanka is an equal opportunity employer who will not discriminate on grounds as Age, Gender, Ethnicity, Religion, Marital Status and Disability.
The Executive Director
FPA Sri Lanka
37/27, Bullers Lane, Colombo 07
Or Email to [email protected]
Our Website www.fpasrilanka.org
FPA Sri Lanka is an equal opportunity employer
