Credit & Cash Collections Country Lead

Siemens; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Credit & Cash Collection Country Lead for Saudi Arabia. This pivotal role involves overseeing all aspects of accounts receivable, managing a diverse team, and developing strategies to optimize cash flow. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in credit management and cash collection, with a strong focus on operational excellence and customer relations. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to transforming healthcare through innovative solutions and a commitment to quality and diversity. Embrace the opportunity to make a significant impact in a vital industry.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in credit management and cash collection.
• Strong interpersonal skills and leadership experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead Accounts Receivable and cash collection activities.
• Develop collection strategies for governmental and private customers.

Skills

Credit Management

Cash Collection

Accounting

Communication Skills

Leadership

Data Analytics

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

MS Office Suite

SAP

Job description

Who are we?

We at Siemens Healthineers are committed to helping healthcare providers globally to succeed in today’s dynamic environment.We are inspired to transform the way things are done – because we want what is best for our people, our customers and ultimately the health of mankind.

While we are invested in engineering excellence – leading-edge medical technologies and services, we don’t stop there. We’re also deeply invested in our 53.000 people with the hearts of pioneers and minds of engineers, highly committed and connected in this industry. And as we strive to shape the future of healthcare, our overall success will depend on our ability to continuously reinvent ourselves.

Siemens Healthineers Finance is looking to hire a Credit & Cash Collection Country lead for Saudi Arabia.

What are my responsibilities?

• Lead all activities in the area of Accounts Receivable, Credit and Cash Collection.
• Steers and oversees the relevant tasks to perform the Credit & Cash Collection activities:
• Responsible for all commercial aspects of managing accounts receivables and processing of complaints and disputes
• Directly influences Cash with respective responsibilities, such as management of customer credit limits, accounts receivables
• Point of contact for customer communication regarding invoices and overdue balances
• Define country processes, standards & guidelines on collection such as disputes, dunning, Terms of Payment Strategy
• Leads a team of Accounts Receivable specialists as well as collectors based across the country.
• Part of this function is to develop and pursue a collection strategy for governmental and private customers and ensure a stringent collection and escalation process will be followed.
• Ensures operational and customer excellence; drives Accounts Receivable (AR) overdue reduction, DSO development and Cash
• Provides accurate collection volume forecast and ensures proper mitigation strategy to reach targets
• Optimize the processes in the country in alignment with “Order to Cash” organization on zone level.
• Steers and governs customer interactions; Interface with the Sales and Service organization as well as the in-country commercial organization
• Develop team members and elevates their skillset(s) in order to address future challenges due to internal or external developments in the area of “Order to Cash” for AR

What qualifications, experiences, and skills are required?

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance / Accounting or equivalent
• Minimum 7 years of credit management, cash collection and accounting experience or equivalent
• Practical/hands-on experience within the Credit & Cash collections environment
• Excellent communication skills, fluent English and Arabic language
• Strong interpersonal skills and leadership experiences to manage a diverse team
• Ability to roll up the sleeves and dive deep into the details for a thorough root cause analysis.
• Ability to lead, engage, motivate, and develop a diverse team
• Practical knowledge of MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), and an affinity for data analytics
• Experience in ERP system (SAP) is an advantage
• Good understanding of Client Relationship Management (Sales & Service) and Order to Cash processes to drive synergies within own organization
• Saudi nationality holder preferred

What else do I need to know?

Siemens Healthineers is dedicated to quality, equality, and valuing diversity and we welcome applications that reflect the diversity of the communities within which we work. People with disabilities will be preferred in case of equal qualification. Please find more information atwww.healthcare.siemens.com/

How do I apply?

We are looking forward to receiving your on-line application. Please note: only complete application documents, including diplomas, certificates of employment or letter of recommendation respectively can be considered in the selection process.