Credit Controller - Investment Manager

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

Job summary

A prominent investment firm in Dubai is seeking a Credit Control Specialist to manage receivables, develop credit policies, and ensure compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of relevant experience within financial services, particularly in a DIFC environment, and possess strong communication and reconciliation skills. This role offers a dynamic work environment in a key financial hub.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years' experience in credit control or finance operations.
• Familiarity with DFSA regulations in a DIFC environment.
• Hands-on experience managing receivables and invoices.

Responsibilities

• Manage outstanding receivables and ensure timely collection.
• Develop credit control policies to reduce bad debt exposure.
• Conduct regular follow-ups on overdue invoices.

Skills

Credit control management

Financial regulations familiarity

Reconciliation skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

A well-established investment firm operating in the DIFC, offering a range of asset management solutions to clients across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Manage outstanding receivables and ensure timely collection of payments
• Develop and enforce credit control policies to reduce bad debt exposure
• Conduct regular follow-ups on overdue invoices and resolve disputes promptly
• Prepare aging reports, cash flow forecasts, and highlight high-risk accounts
• Perform regular reconciliations of client accounts and resolve discrepancies
• Act as the main contact for clients regarding credit terms and payment schedules
• Collaborate with internal teams to align credit terms and contract conditions
• Maintain strong relationships with banks and credit insurers to optimize practices
• Ensure compliance with UAE financial regulations and IFRS standards
• Work with auditors and fund administrators to maintain accurate reporting
• Coordinate with legal teams and external counsel on complex disputes and recoveries
• Maintain audit-ready records of all credit control activities and internal controls

Qualifications

• 2-4 years' experience in credit control, accounts receivable / payable, or finance operations within financial services or asset management
• Mandatory : Familiarity with DFSA regulations and financial reporting requirements in a regulated DIFC environment
• Preferred : Exposure to Category 3C DFSA-regulated firms , especially around fund structures or investor transactions
• Hands-on experience managing receivables, issuing invoices, and following up on overdue payments
• Strong reconciliation skills with attention to detail in resolving account discrepancies
• Comfortable preparing aging reports and supporting cash flow forecasting
• Able to liaise with internal teams (finance, legal, operations) to align credit terms and resolve disputes
• Basic understanding of UAE financial regulations, IFRS standards, and internal control practices
• Strong communication skills with the ability to manage client queries around payment schedules and credit terms
• Exposure to fund-related payment allocations or working with fund administrators is a plus
• Organized and proactive, with a commitment to maintaining audit-ready documentation
• Eager to learn, grow, and contribute to a high-performance finance team