Credit Control Specialist

Job description / Role

We are currently looking for Collection Credit Analyst to be based in Qatar. In this role, you will have the following responsibilities:

Accounts Receivable
- Responsible for the company’s Accounts Receivable of Qtr
- Key Account Management
- Risk Analysis and order release
- Follow up on outstanding payments, negotiations and settling payment plans in advance
- Liaise with Top Customers from the entry level till the off hire of the Contract and to ensure that the relation is smooth and payments are timely.

Reporting
- Preparation of weekly, monthly and other periodic reports for CC Manager for cash flow and risk analysis with update on all customers
- Keeping up to date with industry developments and market trends
- Timely alert to Senior Management of any doubtful debts and discuss any future course of action including Police Case, Legal, Settlement or Arbitration.

Receivable - General
- Responsible for ensuring accuracy of Invoices produced and timely delivery to Clients
- Review and analyze delinquent accounts and make recommendations for resolutions
- Management of Bad Debts and adequate provisioning
- Generate letters to be used in Debt Recovery
- Liaising with Governmental and Solicitors for debt recovery
- Coordinate with the Sales team for the collection of payments from Customers
- Follow up on the legal cases against the relevant Customers and update the status on a timely basis to the CC Manager
- Directly communicates and visit customers to establish relations; manage relationships with the clients in order to reduce exposure to potential bad debt.
- Ensure individual targets are met on a quarterly basis.
- Drives continuous improvements in cash collection and DSO performance.
- Leads negotiations, where required, with customers on deciding the credit terms.
- Continuously reviews the Customers Credit Limits and payment terms and propose a revision, where necessary.
- Liaise with credit agencies for any escalated collections and update the senior management on any major developments.
- Seeking approvals from Senior Management for any write off’s and Bad Debts Provisions
- Ensure timely posting of Invoices and Payments into the accounting systems before month end closing.
- Provide general administration support where needed.
- Supports and works within the company’s Way guidelines
- Adheres to all company policies, procedures and Code of Conduct

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you need to meet the following requirements:
- Ideally possess 3+ years finance or collections experience
- QTR or transferable GCC driver’s license a must
- IT literate, with advance Excel skills
- Experience dealing with internal and external customers
- Proven skills in administration and data management
- Have excellent time management, organisation skills and the ability to multi task
- Strong English communication skills
- Quick learner, eager to learn and develop
- Self-motivated person with good analytical skills

About the Company

Black Pearl is a human resources and recruitment agency that provides a holistic business and talent solution in a progressive, dynamic, and efficient way.

We pride ourselves as a unique black pearl and strive to delight our clients with a personalized partnership that helps them propel towards success.

Whether you need to find top talent, your next great job opportunity, or a consulting solution for managing your business, engaging employees, evolving your work culture, planning your people strategy, or resourcing challenges, we can help.