Looking to build your finance career in a company that values growth, collaboration, and customer relationships? Join Hilti's Credit & Collection team and help drive business success!
As a Credit & Collection Specialist, you will help drive healthy cash flow by managing customer accounts and collections. Reporting to the Credit & Collection Manager, you will work closely with customers, Sales, and Finance teams and regularly visit customers as part of this field-based role.
What You'll Do
You Will
- Manage customer account reconciliations and respond to customer inquiries related to invoices and outstanding balances
- Review and assess customer credit applications, including the evaluation of financial information and credit eligibility
- Support the implementation of credit and collection policies that balance customer service with timely payment collection
- Work closely with Sales, Finance, and other stakeholders to monitor and manage customer credit exposure
- Engage with customers and internal teams to negotiate credit and payment terms when required
- Provide visibility on receivables and account status through timely and clear communication with relevant stakeholders
- Support payment plan discussions to help minimize bad debt and improve collection outcomes
- Monitor payment trends and identify potential risks, escalating concerns and recommending appropriate actions when needed
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing collection processes and operational efficiency
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and risk management guidelines
- Handle challenging situations professionally and positively influence customers and stakeholders to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes
What You’ll Bring
- A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
- Min 3 - 5 years of professional experience in Accounts Receivable, Financial Analysis, Credit & Collections, or a similar finance role
- Experience evaluating financial information and an understanding of credit practices, procedures, and risk analysis
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and hands‑on experience with SAP is a must
- A UAE driving license
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively in a cross‑functional environment
- A proactive mindset with a willingness to improve processes and adapt to change