Summary
Canon Middle East is seeking a Credit Control Specialist to lead credit control, accounts receivable and collections operations in Khobar, Saudi Arabia. The role includes following up with customers on payments, entering receipts in the ERP system, reconciling accounts and coordinating invoices and payment collections. The specialist will also support monthly accounts receivable reporting and maintain customer files. Applicants need a commerce or finance degree, at least 3 years of relevant GCC experience, and fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic; Saudi nationals only.
The posting
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To ensure customer records are maintained in an accurate and timely manner.
To ensure collections are picked up in a logistically efficient manner.
To support the Credit Control Manager to meet collection objectives set by Financial Controller.
Responsibilities
•Leading the whole credit control operations in Khobar, Saudi Arabia. Responsibility over credit control, accounts receivable and collection.
•Frequent contact with customers regarding their accounts including follow-up on payments, statements, reminders and dunning letters.
•Receipts data entry into ERP.
•Customer Accounts reconciliation.
•Customer balance and accounts receivable sub-ledger reconciliation.
•Coordinate distribution of invoices and statements to customers.
•Coordinate the Collector’s collection of payments from customers.
Reporting
•Assist with preparation of monthly accounts receivable status reports for Credit Controller.
•Other ad hoc reports and analysis as required by Credit Control Manager or Financial Controller.
General
•Maintain customer files.
•Gain a strong understanding of the ERP system and it’s capabilities to automate workload.
Qualifications
- Practical “hands-on” exposure to an environment with a high volume of customers within the GCC (3 years minimum)
- Bachelor’s Degree in commerce/Finance or an equivalent qualification.
- Strong organizational skills when dealing with large data.
- Basic knowledge of accounting principles.
- Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic.
- Attention to Detail
- Problem Solving
- Drive for Results
- Planning & Organizing
- Business Acumen
- Collaboration