Government Collections Specialist — Cash Flow Focus

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Collection Specialist to manage overdue receivables from government customers, ensuring timely payments while maintaining professional relationships.

You will work with internal teams to resolve payment issues, improve collection performance, and ensure compliance with UAE regulations and company policies. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field and 2–3 years in collections or AR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in collections, accounts receivable, credit control or a related finance function.
• Good understanding of collection principles, accounts receivable processes, and relevant UAE regulations.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive situations professionally.

Responsibilities

• Proactively engage with customers regarding overdue payments through phone calls, emails and written correspondence.
• Negotiate payment arrangements and settlement agreements in alignment with company policies and legal requirements.
• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, billing issues and customer disputes in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of collection activities, communications and payment commitments within the company’s systems.
• Monitor customer accounts to identify potential credit risks and recommend appropriate actions to minimize exposure.
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service and Finance teams to address collection challenges and improve operational processes.
• Prepare and maintain regular reports on collection activities, aging accounts, recovery performance and outstanding balances.
• Ensure compliance with relevant collection laws, regulations and internal policies.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of collection strategies, procedures and best practices.
• Support efforts to improve customer payment behavior and enhance overall accounts receivable performance.
• Escalate complex collection issues and high- risk accounts when appropriate to ensure timely resolution.
• Maintain professional and positive customer relationships while balancing business objectives and financial controls.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Excel

ERP experience

Attention to detail

Integrity

Arabic language

English language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Tools

SAP ERP

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Collection Specialist to manage overdue receivables from government customers, ensuring timely payments while maintaining professional relationships.

You will work with internal teams to resolve payment issues, improve collection performance, and ensure compliance with UAE regulations and company policies. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field and 2–3 years in collections or AR.