Credit Controller and Accounts Receivable Accountant

Cigna; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Credit Controller and Accounts Receivable Accountant to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will manage credit risk, enhance cash flow, and uphold data protection standards while fostering strong relationships with clients. Your expertise in credit control and finance will be crucial in ensuring compliance with policies and improving collection processes. If you are a UAE National with a passion for finance and a drive to contribute to team success, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a supportive and engaging environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in credit control within the insurance industry.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage credit risk and reduce debt aging for improved cash flow.
• Develop relationships to aid collections and ensure policy adherence.

Skills

Credit Control

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Data Protection

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Credit Controller and Accounts Receivable Accountant Cigna

Review regular outstanding receivable and collect all debts as per agreed credit terms. The candidate must also contribute to the team’s overall success to achieve company goals.

Responsibilities:

1. Manage and mitigate credit risk.
2. Continuous drive towards reducing debt ageing for better cash flow & BDP risks.
3. Develop and maintain relationships within client organizations to aid collections and accuracy of receipt forecasting.
4. Uphold the highest level of data protection and confidentiality towards all stakeholders.
5. Resolving queries both internally and externally around expected timing for better cash flow.
6. Ensure credit policy is adhered to and maintain a robust legal process as per regional laws.
7. Ensure reconciliation of SOAs on an ongoing basis and timely allocation of receipts.
8. Timely taking actions on SOAs and receipts when requested.
9. Increase frequency of SOAs and establish and drive a culture of strong follow-up process to aid collections.
10. Implement procedures for overdue payments to collect balances.
11. Handle disputed accounts, liaise with Client Manager, and negotiate to bring payment in line with terms.
12. Lead discussions with Partners, Client Managers and Banks to ensure smooth progress.
13. Maintain the lead for integration and system migration as and when required.
14. Establish appropriate credit limits, and constantly review and maintain credit limits of existing customers.
15. Liaise with the wider finance team and provide required information to statutory and internal auditors.
16. Monthly receivables aging report of group policies to be submitted to Finance Operation Lead.
17. Supporting with all additional and ad hoc reports as and when required by the management.
18. Review, control and reconciliation of receivables to Balance Sheet on a monthly basis.
19. Reviewing bank reconciliation and ensuring all funds applied to policies and monitoring accurate allocation of payments to avoid disputes between client’s books.
20. Understanding thoroughly in-house software to enhance day-to-day tasks.
21. Timely completion of all mandatory internal educational courses as per due dates.
22. Thorough understanding of AML & Compliance process as per Cigna standards to avoid risks.
23. Fully follow office cultures to avoid any escalations and participate in office engagements.
24. Prepare to accept additional responsibilities as and when required or team members away.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
2. 5 years plus working experience in insurance industry in UAE.
3. Must have strong experience in credit control & process.
4. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
5. Good understanding of MS Office especially Excel skills.
6. This role is for a UAE National candidate.