Credit Control Executive

Jotun Performance Coatings; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Training & development

Career growth

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Jotun Abu Dhabi Ltd. is seeking a Credit Control Executive to monitor payments and coordinate with sales to minimize financial risk and maintain healthy cash flow.

The role reports to the Credit Control Manager and is based in Musaffah, Abu Dhabi, UAE. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration, up to 3 years in relevant finance roles, and is proficient in Excel with strong communication and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3 years of experience in Accounting, Credit Control, Accounts Receivable, or similar finance role, preferably in manufacturing/multinational company.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and MS Office.
• Good negotiation and problem-solving skills for overdue payments and credit matters.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Monitor customer payments and follow up with customers and sales team to reduce overdue balances and ensure timely collection.
• Review customer credit limits, payment history, and financial information to reduce bad debts risk.
• Organize monthly credit meetings with sales team and follow up on agreed payment actions.
• Prepare accurate credit reports, receivable confirmations, and documents to support decisions and legal recovery when needed.
• Review and approve release of orders on credit hold in line with Jotun's policy and terms.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

English communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description:

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

As a Credit Control Executive, you will support credit control by monitoring customer payments, following up on outstanding balances, and working closely with the sales team to reduce financial risk and maintain a healthy cash flow.
This position reports to the Credit Control Manager and will be based in Musaffah, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor customer payments and follow up with customers and the sales team to reduce overdue balances and ensure timely collection.

• Review customer credit limits, payment history, and financial information to reduce the risk of bad debts.

• Organize monthly credit meetings with the sales team and follow up on agreed customer payment and settlement actions.

• Prepare accurate credit reports, account receivable confirmations, and required documents to support management decisions and legal recovery when needed.

• Review and approve the release of orders on credit hold in line with Jotun's credit policy and agreed customer credit terms.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Has at least up to 3 years of experience in Accounting, Credit Control, Accounts Receivable, or a similar finance role, preferably in a manufacturing or multinational company.
• Is proficient in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office
• Has good negotiation and problem-solving skills, especially when handling overdue payments and customer credit matters.
• Is fluent in English, with good written and verbal communication skills; Arabic is an advantage.

The competencies we look for:

• Communicates in a clear, precise, and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively.
• Acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results.
• Makes an impact; convinces and persuades others; promotes plans and ideas successfully.
• Uses a methodical and systematic approach; plans ahead, defines clear priorities and allocates resources effectively.
• Quickly understands and analyzes complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgments.
• Co-operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information; supports others in the pursuit of team goals.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning.
• Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies.
• Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores.
• A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self.
• A focus on having fun together through team buildings and social activities.

POSITION INFORMATION

Company: Jotun Abu Dhabi Ltd.

Contract Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy): 26.09.2026

WHO WE ARE

Jotun's story in the MEIA region (Middle East, India and Africa) began in 1962, and has grown to include 18 legal entities committed to achieving success and growth of the Jotun Group. Throughout our history, we have focused on providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development, underpinned by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness. Jotun Abu Dhabi Ltd., established in 1995, is one of the key markets within the MEIA region. With a production facility, warehouse and more than 140 employees, we aim to further strengthen Jotun's position in the UAE through ambitious market growth plans that focus on innovation, efficiency and profitability.

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Jotun's company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and diversity of professions, gender, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures etc. We are committed to represent the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination.

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