The interim credit manager's responsibilities cover a wide range of functions relating to credit policy and receivables management. Here are some of its main tasks:

• Credit risk assessment: the interim credit manager assesses the creditworthiness of potential customers by analyzing their credit history, current financial situation and other relevant information;
• Definition of credit policies: the interim credit manager defines credit conditions, credit limits for each customer, payment terms and any guarantees;
• Managing payment terms: the interim credit manager ensures that payment terms are respected, and can negotiate specific terms tailored to the company's needs;
• Negotiating with customers: in the event of payment problems or delays, the interim credit manager finds appropriate solutions, draws up repayment plans and minimizes the risk of non-payment;
• Preventing non-payment: the interim credit manager can set up monitoring procedures to detect early warning signals, prevent the risk of non-payment, and take preventive measures;
• Litigation management: in the event of non-payment, the interim credit manager may be involved in litigation management, including debt recovery through legal proceedings if necessary;
• Reporting: the interim credit manager generates regular reports on customers' financial health, payment trends and potential risks, so that credit policies can be adjusted if necessary.

In short, the Interim Credit Manager helps to minimize financial risks by implementing sound credit policies, assessing customer creditworthiness and ensuring effective monitoring of accounts receivable.

• Assessing customer creditworthiness: the interim credit manager analyzes the customer's financial statements, such as the balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement.
• Define credit policy: this policy defines the conditions of sale to customers, such as payment deadlines, payment terms and collateral requirements.
• Managing customer relations: the Credit Manager is in regular contact with customers to monitor their financial situation and payment behavior. It may be necessary to negotiate payment deadlines or more flexible payment terms.
• Dealing with non-payments: in the event of non-payments, the interim credit manager can send reminders, formal notices or take legal action.