Credit Controller (Team Lead)
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About the Role
A well-established multinational organization in premium food distribution seeks a Credit Controller Team Lead to oversee credit control processes, manage a team of Receivables Executives, and ensure timely collection of outstanding debts.
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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
Requirements
- 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
- Commitment and ability to meet activities deadlines
- Business partnering mindset; project management experience
- Advanced Excel/PowerBI skills
- Experience managing a team in a fast paced environment (preferred)
- Knowledge of local laws and regulations related to credit and collections (preferred)
- Experience in the F&B industry (preferred)
- Conversational skills in Arabic (preferred)
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About the Company
- We are a well established multinational organization operating across 30+ countries, recognized as a leading player in the premium food distribution industry.
- We specialize in sourcing and delivering high quality food products to the hospitality, fine dining, retail, and catering sectors.
The Role
- 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.
- 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.
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