Credit Control Specialist

Description:

• Execute company’s Credit Policy.
• Achieve DSO targets as agreed with Financial Controller.
• Achieve overdue target as agreed with Financial Controller.
• Lead, train and coordinate the credit team.
• Manage risk and minimize overdue exposure through maximizing payment security.
• Evaluate customers to assign or amend Credit Terms.
• Liaise with Sales to control supply and strict implementation of credit limits.
• Maintain frequent contact significant customers regarding their accounts including reminders and Dunning letters.
• Liaise with leasing partner and provision of customer data.
• Prepare monthly Accounts Receivable Status reports for Head Office.
• Prepare frequent Aging Reports and Collection targets for Management and for Sales Dept.
• Other ad hoc reports and analysis as required by Financial Controller.
• Maintain customer files and master data.
• Gain a strong understanding of the ERP system and it’s capabilities to automate workload.
• Frequent communication with salesmen to improve their understanding of the importance of credit.
• Communication with customer’s accounts departments / other departments to ensure collections are ready for pickup
• Prepare and keep records of the submitted invoices
• Supervision of issuance of receipts and check collection services done by the
   

What we ask
 

• Practical “hands-on” exposure to an environment with a high volume of customers within Saudi Arabia or GCC (3 years minimum)
• Strong risk management and credit control skills
• Bachelor Degree in Commerce/Finance or an equivalent qualification.
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic (Must)
• High level of written and spoken communications (essential)
• Professional appearance, attitude and communication style (essential)
• Familiarity with MS Office, Email and Internet (essential
• Available with valid visa in KSA