Credit Controller

Job Purpose:

Responsible for all the credit control activities relating to Credit administration and Collections, day-to-day Cash Management, Internal and External Reporting, implementation and maintenance of controls and inter-departmental coordination that affect business decisions are carried out effectively and efficiently.

Job Descriptions:

Manage Financial Activities:

Prepare any ad-hoc financial analysis required for decision-making.

Responsible for the timely closure of books for Month-end and Year-end reporting.

Cash, Treasury and Banking Facilities:

Responsible for managing the day-to-day relationship with all existing banks within the country in relation to credit and collections.

Responsible for ensuing all unfunded (LC, LG’s, Bonds, warranties etc.) banking facilities are managed within agreed terms and conditions.

When additional facilities are required, they are responsible for alerting Regional & Corporate Finance to make the required changes.

Responsible for optimizing collections.

Review and approve credit terms by adhering to the Financial Authority Matrix.

Responsible for managing the day-to-day relationship with banks / companies within the country in relation to credit and collections.

Budget preparation and control:  

Responsible for preparing the base data for budgets and forecasts.

Control all types of expenses as per the budget. Prepare comparisons and manage over and underutilization with local teams.

Other:

Working with Corporate Finance, ensure all banking and insurance requests for clients are met on time.

Implement and enforce country/regional procedures (consistent with the Group policies and procedures).

Teamwork & Employee Excellence:

Adhere to KPI’s set for Credit Control Team that are aligned with FPI’s mission and vision.

Adhere to annual performance appraisals areas for improvements and development opportunities.

Meet Department’s objectives.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s / master’s degree in accounting or equivalent.

Certification in Accounting is desirable.

Required Experience:

3-4 years of total accounting experience with 2 years at least as Credit Controller in the manufacturing sector.

Job-Specific Skills:

Hands-on experience with ERP and BI computer systems.

Good Communication skills

Strong Credit Control knowledge

Strong Leadership skills

Strong Teambuilding skills

COMPETENCIES:

Good Decision-making abilities

Good Analytical abilities

Strong knowledge of Credit Terms with investigative and analytical skills

Conversant in ERP processes

Conversant in Group-wide policies and procedures

Arabic speaker.

Fluent English language (Speak & Write).

Excellent communication skills.

Very good interpersonal skills

Accounting background