Summary
Danaher is hiring an Accounts Receivable Manager in Riyadh to oversee accounts receivable, credit management, collections, cash application and strategic customer accounts across Saudi Arabia. The role manages customer statements, ageing reports, disputes, bad-debt exposure, forecasting and trade-finance facilities, while partnering with commercial, service and finance teams. Applicants need a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, valid SOCPA membership and at least 10 years of relevant experience, including experience with NUPCO, MOH and major customer accounts. The role is designated for Saudi nationals, and candidates must be based in Saudi Arabia and eligible for sponsorship transfer where applicable.
The posting
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Danaher is a global science and technology innovator committed to helping customers solve complex challenges and improve quality of life around the world.
Our leading businesses operate across life sciences, diagnostics, biotechnology and applied markets—advancing meaningful innovation that protects human health and transforms patient care. Our globally diverse associates are united by a shared culture and the Danaher Business System (DBS), our proven system for continuous improvement, disciplined execution and sustainable value creation.
At Danaher, you can build a career in a way few other companies can offer. Our diverse portfolio provides opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact across businesses, technologies and geographies. You will work in an innovative, fast-moving and results-driven environment where talented people are empowered to turn ideas into measurable outcomes.
Here, you will learn how DBS shapes strategy, strengthens execution, aligns our people and creates lasting value for customers and shareholders. Join our winning team and help us improve human health through the power of science and technology.
About the Role
This is a broad and highly influential finance leadership opportunity for an experienced professional who can operate across multiple finance disciplines while serving as a trusted strategic partner to the business.
The role combines strong financial governance with forward-looking commercial insight and end-to-end responsibility for accounts receivable, credit management, collections, cash application, trade finance and strategic customer accounts across Saudi Arabia.
You will advise senior stakeholders, strengthen financial processes and controls, and translate complex financial information into clear recommendations that support confident decision-making, healthy cash flow and sustainable business growth.
The position spans multiple finance areas and is designed for a versatile leader who can connect accounting, governance, customer relationships and operational performance to provide the business with a clear and integrated financial perspective.
Key Responsibilities
Take full ownership of monthly account statements for distributors, service accounts, the Ministry of Health (MOH) and NUPCO.
Handle, process and reconcile customer statements, payment allocations and cash applications.
Support the processing of credit notes and lead the resolution of disputes with delinquent customers.
Coordinate monthly with relevant departments to ensure accurate and timely allocation of accounts receivable invoices.
Partner with the Service department to support timely contract renewals and ensure contractual and financial compliance.
Lead the monthly review and management of ageing reports, including detailed analysis, follow-up actions and collection strategies.
Manage bad-debt exposure and lead quarterly closing assessments, including the development of appropriate countermeasures and risk-mitigation plans.
Manage key accounts, including distributors, NUPCO, MOH and direct customers.
Coordinate and support the NUPCO certification process and related requirements.
Review and manage NUPCO and other strategic customer contracts to assess potential penalties, credit notes and financial exposure.
Ensure complete documentation and adherence to established credit policies, procedures and internal controls.
Manage customer relationships, associated cash flow and monthly accounts receivable forecasting activities.
Coordinate banking and trade-finance facilities, including letters of credit, bank guarantees and relationships with banking partners.
Supervise regional collection resources, allocate priorities and monitor performance to ensure timely collections.
Use Oracle for accounts receivable, cash application and credit-management activities.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with NUPCO stakeholders and other strategic customers.
Partner with Commercial, Service, Finance and other functions to improve working capital and customer-account performance.
Identify financial risks and opportunities and provide clear recommendations to business leaders.
Apply Danaher Business System principles to strengthen processes, increase efficiency, improve visibility and deliver measurable business value.
Qualifications and Education
Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting or a related discipline.
Valid and appropriate SOCPA membership.
At least 10 years of relevant experience in accounting, accounts receivable, credit management or collections.
Demonstrated experience establishing, developing or transforming a finance or accounting function.
Previous experience within healthcare, medical devices or life sciences, preferably within the diagnostics industry.
Practical experience with OTL and GPRR processes and their related accounting requirements.
Strong experience managing NUPCO, MOH, distributors and other major customer accounts in Saudi Arabia.
Strong understanding of Saudi Arabian financial practices, customer-contract requirements and credit-management processes.
Currently based in Saudi Arabia and eligible for a sponsorship transfer, where applicable.
Preferred Skills and Attributes
Collaborative and inclusive team player with strong communication and stakeholder-management abilities.
Proven ability to build effective relationships with NUPCO and other important external stakeholders.
Ability to adapt positively and remain effective within a changing business environment.
Action- and results-oriented, with excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Strong critical-thinking, analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Strong process mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
Confident in managing complex customer relationships, disputes and collection challenges.
High level of integrity, accountability and attention to detail.
Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and turn financial insights into practical business actions.
The Impact You Will Make
This position offers the opportunity to play a critical role in strengthening financial performance, improving working capital and protecting the long-term health of the business.
You will influence key decisions, develop strategic customer relationships and build scalable financial practices within a global, purpose-driven organization. By connecting people, processes and financial insights, you will help the business operate more effectively and continue delivering meaningful impact for customers and patients.
Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
For more information, visit www.danaher.com.