Strategic Receivables Credit Controller

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

Job summary

Careers International in Dubai is seeking a Credit Control - Receivables specialist for a fast-moving consumer goods company. You will assess credit risk, set credit limits, monitor customer accounts, and drive timely collection of invoices to support cash flow.

Join a collaborative finance team and work with sales, finance and operations to resolve billing discrepancies, apply payments, and produce receivables aging reports and KPI analyses. Strong Excel and ERP skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field; additional certification in credit management or finance is advantageous.
• Proven experience in credit control, accounts receivable management, or financial analysis, preferably in the FMCG industry or a related sector.
• Strong understanding of credit risk assessment principles, credit policies, and collections procedures.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build rapport with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset and attention to detail, with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
• Proficiency in accounting software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Credit Risk Assessment: Evaluate the creditworthiness of new and existing customers, analyzing credit reports, financial statements, payment histories, and other relevant data.
• Customer Credit Management: Monitor customer accounts receivable balances, aging reports, and payment trends, identifying delinquent accounts and potential credit risks.
• Billing and Invoicing: Ensure accuracy and completeness of billing and invoicing processes, verifying invoice details, pricing, and terms before issuing invoices to customers.
• Cash Application and Reconciliation: Apply customer payments accurately and promptly to respective accounts, reconciling payments received with outstanding invoices and resolving discrepancies.
• Credit Control Reporting and Analysis: Prepare and analyze receivables aging reports, collections performance metrics, and credit risk assessments, providing insights and recommendations to management.

Skills

Credit risk assessment

Credit management

Negotiation skills

Analytical mindset

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

Tools

Accounting software

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Careers International in Dubai is seeking a Credit Control - Receivables specialist for a fast-moving consumer goods company. You will assess credit risk, set credit limits, monitor customer accounts, and drive timely collection of invoices to support cash flow.

Join a collaborative finance team and work with sales, finance and operations to resolve billing discrepancies, apply payments, and produce receivables aging reports and KPI analyses. Strong Excel and ERP skills are essential.