Credit Controller

Future Pipe Industries; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Dubai seeks a Credit Controller to oversee all credit control activities, manage banking relationships, and optimize cash management practices. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting, minimum 3 years of experience in accounting, and strong credit control knowledge. This role emphasizes teamwork and adherence to company policies.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of total accounting experience with 2 years as Credit Controller in the manufacturing sector.
• Conversant in Group-wide policies and procedures.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Arabic speaker.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day relationships with banks regarding credit and collections.
• Prepare base data for budgets and forecasts.
• Optimize collections and manage credit terms.

Skills

Hands-on experience with ERP and BI computer systems

Good Communication skills

Strong Credit Control knowledge

Strong Leadership skills

Strong Teambuilding skills

Education

Bachelor's / master's degree in accounting or equivalent

Certification in Accounting

Job description

Job Purpose

Responsible for all the credit control activities relating to Credit administration and Collections, day-to-day Cash Management, Internal and External Reporting, implementation and maintenance of controls and inter-departmental coordination that affect business decisions are carried out effectively and efficiently.

Job Descriptions

• Manage Financial Activities:
  • Prepare any ad-hoc financial analysis required for decision-making.
  • Responsible for the timely closure of books for Month-end and Year-end reporting.
• Cash, Treasury and Banking Facilities:
  • Responsible for managing the day-to-day relationship with all existing banks within the country in relation to credit and collections.
  • Responsible for ensuring all unfunded (LC, LGs, Bonds, warranties etc.) banking facilities are managed within agreed terms and conditions.
  • When additional facilities are required, they are responsible for alerting Regional & Corporate Finance to make the required changes.
  • Responsible for optimizing collections.
  • Review and approve credit terms by adhering to the Financial Authority Matrix.
  • Responsible for managing the day-to-day relationship with banks / companies within the country in relation to credit and collections.
• Budget preparation and control:
  • Responsible for preparing the base data for budgets and forecasts.
  • Control all types of expenses as per the budget. Prepare comparisons and manage over and underutilization with local teams.
• Other:
  • Working with Corporate Finance, ensure all banking and insurance requests for clients are met on time.
  • Implement and enforce country/regional procedures (consistent with the Group policies and procedures).
• Teamwork & Employee Excellence:
  • Adhere to KPI's set for Credit Control Team that are aligned with FPI's mission and vision.
  • Adhere to annual performance appraisals areas for improvements and development opportunities.
  • Meet Department's objectives.

Skills

• Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's / master's degree in accounting or equivalent.
  • Certification in Accounting is desirable.
• Required Experience:
  • 3-4 years of total accounting experience with 2 years at least as Credit Controller in the manufacturing sector.
• Job-Specific Skills:
  • Hands-on experience with ERP and BI computer systems.
  • Good Communication skills
  • Strong Credit Control knowledge
  • Strong Leadership skills
  • Strong Teambuilding skills
• COMPETENCIES:
  • Good Decision-making abilities
  • Good Analytical abilities
  • Strong knowledge of Credit Terms with investigative and analytical skills
  • Conversant in ERP processes
  • Conversant in Group-wide policies and procedures
  • Arabic speaker.
  • Fluent English language (Speak & Write).
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Very good interpersonal skills