Collection Manager

Foreground LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare firm in the UAE is seeking a Collection Manager to optimize receivables and ensure timely collections. You will work directly with senior leadership and collaborate with teams across the organization. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in collections, excellent negotiation skills, and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems is essential, with healthcare billing experience considered a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in collections, credit control or accounts receivable management.
• Experience in healthcare or related sectors preferred.
• Strong understanding of collection strategies and credit risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Implement collection strategies to ensure timely payments.
• Monitor accounts receivable and address overdue accounts.
• Negotiate payment arrangements with clients.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration

Tools

MS Office

ERP/accounting software

Job description

Overview

Foreground is partnering with a leading healthcare group in the UAE to identify a Collection Manager for their dynamic team.

About the Role:

The Collection Manager will play a pivotal role in optimizing the company's receivables, ensuring timely collections, minimizing credit risk and supporting overall financial health. This is a strategic position reporting directly to senior leadership and involves cross-functional collaboration with sales, finance and customer service teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and oversee effective collection strategies to ensure timely receipt of payments from clients and partners
• Monitor accounts receivable, analyze aging reports and proactively address overdue accounts
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients to resolve billing and payment issues professionally
• Negotiate payment arrangements and settlements in line with company policy
• Coordinate with internal teams to resolve disputes and discrepancies impacting collections
• Prepare and present regular reports on collection performance, outstanding receivables and risk exposure to management
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations and best practices in credit and collections
• Lead, train and motivate collection staff (if applicable) to achieve departmental goals
• Recommend process improvements to enhance collection efficiency and reduce bad debt

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field
• Proven experience (5 years) in collections, credit control or accounts receivable management, preferably within the healthcare, pharmaceutical or related sectors
• Strong understanding of collection strategies, credit risk assessment and financial analysis
• Excellent negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of integrity, professionalism and attention to detail
• Proficiency in MS Office and ERP/accounting software; experience with healthcare billing systems is an advantage
• Fluency in English (Arabic is a plus)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment