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Credit Controller (Team Lead) Jobs in Dubai, United Arab Emirates at Confidential
Title: Credit Controller (Team Lead)
Company: Confidential
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
We are a well-established multinational organization operating across 30+ countries, recognized as a leading player in the premium food distribution industry. With a strong international footprint and a commitment to excellence, we specialize in sourcing and delivering high-quality food products to the hospitality, fine dining, retail, and catering sectors.
Driven by innovation, customer centricity, and operational excellence, our teams work closely with some of the most renowned brands and industry professionals across the region.
As part of our continued growth, we are currently looking for talented professionals to join our Dubai office and contribute to our dynamic and fast-paced environment.
We are looking for a Credit Controller who is responsible for overseeing the company’s credit control processes, managing a team of Receivables Executives, and ensuring timely collection of outstanding debts to maintain healthy cash flow.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a team of Receivables Executives, providing guidance, training, and performance management.
- Monitor and control the company’s credit and debt recovery processes in compliance with company policies and financial regulations.
- Review customer credit applications and conduct credit risk assessments.
- Oversee daily receivables operations including invoice generation, payment follow-ups, and reconciliation of accounts.
- Ensure timely collection of outstanding payments and reduce overdue receivables.
- Maintain accurate records of all customer accounts and update credit limits accordingly.
- Collaborate with sales and customer service teams to resolve billing and payment disputes.
- Prepare regular reports on receivables status, aging analysis, and credit risk for senior management.
- Implement and improve credit control policies and procedures to optimize cash flow and minimize bad debts.
- Liaise with external debt collection agencies or legal advisors when necessary.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Professional Qualification in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (CA/ACCA Preferred).
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- In-depth knowledge of accounting principles (IFRS), financial regulations, and reporting requirements.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Commitment and ability to meet activities deadlines.
- Business-partnering mindset; project management experience.
- Independently manage multiple tasks, projects and ability to prioritize.
- Advanced Excel/PowerBI skills
Preferred:
- Experience managing a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of local laws and regulations related to credit and collections.
- Experience in the F&B industry
- Conversational skills in Arabic
