Credit Control Specialist

Job Title: Credit Control Specialist

Location: Saudi Arabia

Industry: Building materials / wholesales and retail

Department: Finance & Accounting

Position Overview

The Credit Control Specialist is responsible for managing customer credit accounts, monitoring outstanding receivables, ensuring timely collections, conducting credit assessments, and supporting the month-end AR closing process. The role helps improve cash flow, reduce credit risk, and maintain compliance with company policies.

Key Responsibilities

1. Credit Management

Assess customer credit applications and evaluate creditworthiness after meet the customer.

Recommend credit limits based on risk analysis and company guidelines.

Maintain up‑to‑date customer credit files and documentation.

Monitor credit limit utilisation and highlight potential risks.

2. Collections & AR Control

Follow up with customers on overdue invoices to ensure timely collection.

Coordinate with Sales, Billing, and Logistics to resolve disputes or billing issues.

Reconcile customer accounts and handle unallocated or unapplied payments.

Prepare weekly and monthly AR ageing reports.

3. Month‑End Closing Support

Assist in AR month‑end closing processes.

Prepare AR reconciliations and related journal entries.

Ensure accuracy of AR data within the ERP system.

4. Audit & Compliance

Prepare documentation required for internal and external audits.

Ensure adherence to IFRS, internal controls, and company credit policies.

Maintain proper records of credit approvals, customer communication, and collection efforts.

5. Billing & Dispute Resolution

Support the review of invoices, debit notes, and credit notes to ensure accuracy.

Coordinate with internal teams to resolve any pricing or delivery discrepancies.

6. Cash Flow Support

Update cash collection forecasts and share weekly reports with management.

Identify high-risk accounts and suggest corrective actions.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Experience in Finance and Credit Control
• Additional certifications (CMA/ACCA) are a plus.
• 3–5 years of experience in credit control, accounts receivable, or finance.
• Strong understanding of credit risk, AR cycles, and collection processes.
• Experience with ERP systems (preferably Dynamics 365).
• Proficiency in Excel (lookups, pivot tables).
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Detail-orientated with analytical thinking.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person