Finance Specialist

This position is open to Saudi nationals only

Key Responsibilities

• Review customer credit history and perform credit evaluations prior to order release
• Assess creditworthiness of new customers and recommend appropriate credit limits and payment terms
• Open and maintain customer accounts in the system, ensuring all documentation and approvals are completed
• Conduct periodic credit reviews for existing customers (every 6 months or as required)
• Monitor collections performance and ensure achievement of monthly targets
• Follow up on overdue accounts and support collection efforts
• Visit customers when necessary for reconciliation, credit evaluation, and collection support
• Ensure regular balance confirmations and maintain accurate account reconciliations
• Prepare and share weekly aging reports and monthly Statements of Account (SOA)
• Coordinate with external collection agencies on overdue accounts
• Review and process credit notes in alignment with Sales and Finance teams
• Ensure proper clearance of sales representatives in relation to collections and documentation
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, and Supply Chain to resolve disputes and unblock orders
• Lead and supervise the credit team, assign portfolios, and monitor daily performance
• Ensure adherence to company credit policies, internal controls, and approval authorities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• 5–7 years of experience in credit control or accounts receivable
• Minimum 2 years in a supervisory or team leadership role
• Experience in lubricant, FMCG, automotive, or distribution sectors is preferred
• Strong understanding of credit risk assessment, aging analysis, and collection processes
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Oracle or SAP) and advanced Excel skills
• Strong communication skills in English; Arabic is a plus

Key Skills

• Credit evaluation & risk management
• Collections & receivables management
• Customer account reconciliation
• Team leadership & performance management
• Negotiation & communication skills
• Reporting & data analysis
• ERP systems & Excel proficiency
• Problem-solving & attention to detail

KPIs

• Collection performance vs. target
• Reduction in overdue balances
• Improvement in Days Sales Outstanding (DSO)
• Accuracy and timeliness of aging reports
• Completion rate of credit reviews
• Order release turnaround time
• Number of unresolved disputes

Work Environment

This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams including Sales, Finance, Customer Service, and Supply Chain. The position plays a critical role in balancing risk control with commercial support to drive sustainable growth, particularly within the lubricant sector.