Invoice Discounting / Supply Chain Finance
Advancing funds to a supplier by purchasing their receivable from the corporate anchor buyer at a discount.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCF Receivable (Discounted Invoice) | Asset (+) | 98,000.00 | - |
| Cash (Advance to Supplier) | Asset (−) | - | 98,000.00 |
| Unearned Discount Income (SCF) | Liability (+) | - | 2,000.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
The bank buys the invoice at a discount (JOD 98,000 for a JOD 100,000 invoice). The JOD 2,000 discount is interest income earned over the invoice tenor. When the anchor buyer pays the full JOD 100,000 on due date, the income is fully recognized.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
SCF programs are typically managed on dedicated SCF platforms (Kyriba, FIS, proprietary) that interface with both the anchor buyer's ERP and the bank's core banking. In Oracle FLEXCUBE, SCF may be managed in the BC (Bills and Collections) module as discounted receivables. The anchor buyer's credit quality, not the supplier's, drives the ECL assessment.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Auditors assess whether the SCF receivable is truly derecognized from the supplier's balance sheet or whether the bank is acting as principal. If the anchor buyer is also a major depositor/borrower, the SCF program may create related-party disclosure requirements. CBJ may classify some SCF structures as factoring (regulated).
📄 Required Documentation
SCF master agreement with anchor buyer, individual invoice purchase confirmation, supplier invoice and delivery evidence, discount calculation, and anchor buyer notification of assignment.
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