Manager Credit Control and Working Capital

Hapag-Lloyd AG; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Hapag-Lloyd AG in Dubai seeks a proactive Regional Finance specialist to support management of regional credit, receivables, payables, and working capital across multiple locations. You will report to Senior Manager - RME Credit Management / Working Capital and collaborate with Areas, GCC, and country offices to drive performance.

The role requires strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, ERP experience (SAP preferred), and a track record of 6+ years in AR/AP/credit control or finance operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration/ finance/ management
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• 6+ years of experience in AR/AP/credit or finance operations

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly regional KPIs for accounts receivable, accounts payable, working capital, and internal controls
• Ensure adherence to corporate finance policies and internal controls across the region
• Advise management on risk, control and governance matters
• Support implementation of finance initiatives, projects, and improvements across locations
• Prepare regular management reports, analysis, and presentations

Skills

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration/ finance/ management

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

We are seeking a proactive, result-oriented self-starter to join our Regional Finance team in Dubai. Role Reports to: Senior Manager - RME Credit Management / Working Capital. In this role, you will support the effective management of regional credit, receivables, payables, and working-capital performance across multiple locations.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Oversee monthly regional and area KPIs relating to accounts receivable, accounts payable, working capital, and internal quality controls.
• Ensure consistent adherence to corporate finance policies, internal controls, standard practices, and procedures across the region.
• Advise management on risk, control and governance matters.
• Support the successful implementation of Corporate and Regional finance initiatives, projects, and process-improvement measures across multiple locations.
• Provide guidance and support on finance-related topics to Areas/QSCs/GCC.
• Prepare regular management reports, analysis, and presentations.
• Collaborate closely with multiple functions and other relevant stakeholders to ensure alignment, timely delivery, and effective execution of regional priorities.
• Promote high standards of accuracy, quality, and timeliness in all finance processes and deliverables.

Requirements for the Role:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration/ finance/ management, or a related discipline
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant professional experience in Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Credit Control, Finance Operations, or a comparable finance coordination role.
• Experience with SAP or another ERP/accounting system is preferred.
• Experience in shipping, freight forwarding, logistics, transportation, or supply-chain management is an advantage.
• Experience working with cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams, including country offices, Areas, branches, or Regional Finance teams, is highly desirable.