Credit Analyst (Dubai)

Employer:
Industry: Finance and Accounts
Location: Dubai, UAE

To provide support to the Financial Controller, minimize export risk.

Whilst maximizing export cash flow through the timely and effective collection of trade debts. Assist with the maximization of sales through controlled reviews of Credit facilities and daily order hold reports.

Major Areas of Accountability:

- Collection of amounts due on assigned accounts receivable ledgers in accordance with company targets.
- Coordinate LC sales right from documentation to negotiation of LC
- Maintain and monthly reporting of DSO
- Highlight any concerns / potential bad debts to the Manager in a timely manner
- Maintain and review Credit Facilities yearly (or as required due to order levels) to maximize sales and minimize risk in accordance with credit policy
- Provide 1st line resolution for customer discrepancies and escalate accordingly using the designated process
- Liaise with external sources to facilitate the Export Order Management process
- Manage and maintain customer record files in line with audit requirements
- Organize / attend customer visits as required
- Provide full support to internal / external customers

Minimum Qualifications:

- The incumbent should possess a Bachelors or Masters degree in Commerce / Business Management or related field with competent knowledge in credit and collection procedures and a strong accounting background. The candidate should have a minimum of 5-7 years gulf experience in Credit Control in a high risk environment, with a proven track record in debt collection and DSO maintenance. He/she must possess competent skills in oral and written communication with excellent fluency in the English language. Knowledge of JD Edwards Financials a definite advantage.