Credit Controller

Job Description

Employment: Full Time Due to continued growth we have a fantastic opportunity for a Credit Controller to join us at UAE (Dubai and Abu Dhabi offices). The successful candidate will sit within our Finance team and will have office management duties to attend to.Key Responsibilities:Monitor on a daily basis the invoices issued from the financial systemEnsure invoices are delivered to clients on time by receiving updated data from consultants showing invoice number, issuing date and delivery dateTimely verification of invoices with clients and provide early warning on any potential issues for follow upEnsure that debts are paid in a timely mannerMeet cash & debtor day targets set by the CompanyChase overdue invoices by telephone, email & letter and in person within agreed timescalesMaintain accurate records of all chasing activityRegular meetings with Finance Director, Managing Director and Operational team to ensure all relevant debts are managed as necessaryRequest branch/operational interaction in cases where the payment is delayed and client is not responding positivelyIdentify changes in payment patterns and propose action to align with agreed payment termsHandle disputed invoices and negotiate, once authorised, to bring payment within the agreed termsProvide accurate and timely advice on billing queriesRespond promptly and completely to both client and internal enquiriesPropose write off of irrecoverable WIP and/or invoices with comprehensive explanations and proposed corrective action for future dealings with particular clientsEnsure monthly processing deadlines are met as requiredSend out monthly client statements/lettersEntering Invoice and credit notes on NAVISIONGenerating financial data reports from internal software (one touch)Depositing cheque in banks, withdrawing petty cash from bank when requiredVisiting clients for payment follow up if needed REQUIREMENTS: Candidate profile:Must be either part qualified ACCA/CA/CMA/CIMA or minimum of a Degree qualification in Accounting or CommerceMust have a minimum of 12 months working in an accounting roleMust be proficient in Excel, PowerPoint & WordMust have strong verbal and written English skillsMust have experience of using ERP softwareMust have the ability to influence customersMust be able to work as part of a teamExperience of working in the service industry is desirableA full clean driving license is desirableMust be confident in speaking to the client over the phone on a regular basis

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About Company

is the leading global specialist recruiting group. We are the experts at recruiting qualified, professional and skilled people worldwide.

Our Middle East office was founded in December 2005, headquartered in Dubai UAE. We deal with clients in the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and other key areas in the region. Our consultants sector-specific knowledge and unique understanding of the local market allows us to offer an exceptional level of service across all divisions.

We currently recruit for roles in the following sectors: Accounting & Finance, Architecture, Banking, Construction & Property, Engineering, Healthcare, Human Resources, Information Technology, Logistics, Legal, Office Support, Oil & Gas, Life Sciences, Supply Chain & Procurement, and Sales & Marketing.

As part of our continuing expansion, we have opened a dedicated Abu Dhabi desk to further assist with our client needs across the region.