Government Accounts & Receivables Specialist

Johnson Controls; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a UAE National to support government and semi-government accounts, focusing on resolving payment challenges, managing securities, and reducing receivables risk. Knowledge of bonds, bank guarantees, and letters of credit is a plus.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Finance, Legal, Sales, Operations and Project teams to protect cash flow while maintaining strong customer relationships.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in CRM, contract management, commercial operations, finance, or collections.
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence and build relationships across diverse groups.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Law, Economics, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain trusted relationships with Government and Semi-Government customers.
• Act as the main point of contact for commercial and contractual matters related to payments and obligations.
• Support timely collection of outstanding receivables and improve payment performance.
• Identify and help resolve disputes affecting payments and risk.
• Coordinate with Finance, Legal, Sales, Operations, and Projects to drive resolution.
• Provide reporting on payment status, disputes, and cash flow risks.
• Assist in workshops and reviews focused on payment resolution and cash flow improvement.

Skills

Relationship management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Law, Economics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Johnson Controls in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a UAE National to support government and semi-government accounts, focusing on resolving payment challenges, managing securities, and reducing receivables risk. Knowledge of bonds, bank guarantees, and letters of credit is a plus.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Finance, Legal, Sales, Operations and Project teams to protect cash flow while maintaining strong customer relationships.