CREDIT CONTROL & FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Enhancing financial discipline and optimizing credit performance in organizations
Course Schedule
| Date | Venue | Fees (Face-to-Face) |
|---|---|---|
| 12 – 14 Aug 2026 | Dubai, UAE | USD 2495 per delegate |
Course Introduction
Effective credit control and financial management are critical for maintaining liquidity, minimizing bad debts, and ensuring the overall financial health of an organization. Properly structured credit policies, coupled with financial oversight, enable organizations to manage risks, improve cash flow, and make informed strategic decisions.
This intensive three-day program provides participants with practical tools and techniques to implement effective credit management strategies, optimize working capital, and enhance financial decision-making. Participants will gain hands-on experience in assessing creditworthiness, monitoring receivables, and strengthening overall financial control.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles of credit management and financial control
- Develop effective credit policies and procedures
- Assess customer creditworthiness and manage risk exposure
- Implement techniques for receivables monitoring and collection
- Optimize working capital and cash flow management
- Apply financial ratios and performance metrics to decision-making
- Enhance organizational financial discipline and profitability
Key Benefits of Attending
- Learn practical strategies to control credit risk
- Improve cash flow and working capital management
- Strengthen organizational financial performance
- Enhance decision-making using financial analysis tools
- Gain knowledge of industry best practices in credit control
- Network and share experiences with finance professionals
Intended Audience
This program is designed for:
- Credit managers and financial controllers
- Accounts receivable and treasury professionals
- Finance managers and accountants
- Risk management and compliance officers
- Professionals responsible for credit policies, collections, and working capital management
Individual Benefits
Key competencies that will be developed include:
- Ability to assess and manage customer credit risk
- Skills to develop effective credit control policies
- Expertise in monitoring receivables and collections
- Knowledge of financial ratios and performance metrics
- Practical techniques for working capital optimization
- Enhanced analytical and decision-making capabilities
Organization Benefits
Upon completing the training course, participants will demonstrate:
- Improved credit management and reduced bad debts
- Stronger cash flow and working capital efficiency
- Enhanced financial discipline across the organization
- Consistent application of credit policies and procedures
- Better decision-making based on financial analysis and reporting
- Strengthened overall organizational financial health
Instructional Methdology
The course follows a blended learning approach combining theory with practice:
- Strategy Briefings – Overview of credit control and financial management principles
- Case Studies – Real-world examples of successful credit management practices
- Workshops – Hands-on exercises in credit assessment, receivables monitoring, and financial analysis
- Peer Exchange – Group discussions on challenges and solutions in credit management
- Tools – Templates and checklists for credit assessment, collections, and cash flow management
Course Outline
Detailed 3-Day Course Outline
Training Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Daily Format: 3–4 Learning Modules | Coffee breaks: 09:30 & 11:15 | Lunch Buffet: 01:00 – 02:00
Day 1: Fundamentals of Credit Control and Financial Management
Module 1: Introduction to Credit Control (07:30 – 09:30)
- Importance of credit management in organizations
- Principles and objectives of credit control
- Credit policies and procedures
Module 2: Customer Credit Assessment (09:45 – 11:15)
- Evaluating creditworthiness
- Credit scoring and risk analysis
- Industry and customer-specific considerations
Module 3: Receivables Management (11:30 – 01:00)
- Monitoring and controlling accounts receivable
- Techniques for timely collections
- Handling overdue accounts
Module 4: Workshop – Credit Assessment (02:00 – 03:30)
- Hands-on exercises to evaluate customer credit risk
Day 2: Financial Analysis and Risk Management
Module 1: Financial Statement Analysis (07:30 – 09:30)
- Key ratios for credit and financial evaluation
- Liquidity, profitability, and leverage metrics
Module 2: Risk Identification and Mitigation (09:45 – 11:15)
- Identifying financial and operational risks
- Credit risk management tools and techniques
Module 3: Working Capital Optimization (11:30 – 01:00)
- Cash flow planning and control
- Managing receivables, payables, and inventory
Module 4: Workshop – Financial Analysis (02:00 – 03:30)
- Practical exercises on ratios, cash flow, and credit decision-making
Day 3: Credit Control Strategies and Best Practices
Module 1: Effective Credit Policies (07:30 – 09:30)
- Designing and implementing credit policies
- Monitoring compliance and performance
Module 2: Collection Strategies and Negotiation (09:45 – 11:15)
- Approaches for effective collections
- Negotiating payment terms and agreements
Module 3: Reporting and Monitoring (11:30 – 01:00)
- Dashboard and KPI development for credit management
- Internal reporting and performance tracking
Module 4: Workshop & Course Review (02:00 – 03:30)
- Case studies and group exercises
- Practical application of credit control strategies
- Final Q&A and wrap-up
Certification
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in Credit Control & Financial Management, validating their expertise in managing credit risk, improving cash flow, and enhancing overall financial performance in organizations.