Credit Control Specialist - Khobar (Saudi National Only)

Role Overview

Credit Control Specialist in Khobar, Saudi Arabia, with Canon. This position is open to Saudi Nationals only.

Company Overview

Canon Middle East FZ LLC is a subsidiary of Canon Europe and serves as the operational headquarters for Canon in the Middle East, based in Dubai, UAE. Canon is a global leader in imaging and innovation with over 85 years of history, operating across cameras, commercial printers, business consultancy, and healthcare technologies. The company maintains a strong presence across the Middle East for over 25 years with regional sales offices in UAE, KSA, and Qatar. Canon's corporate philosophy is Kyosei – living and working together for the common good.

Role Purpose

Maintain accurate and timely customer records, ensure collections are picked up in a logistically efficient manner, and support the Credit Control Manager to meet collection objectives set by the Financial Controller.

Key Responsibilities

Credit Control Operations

• Lead the whole credit control operations in Khobar, Saudi Arabia.
• Own responsibility over credit control, accounts receivable, and collection.
• Gain a strong understanding of the ERP system and its capabilities to automate workload.

Customer & Account Management

• Maintain frequent contact with customers regarding their accounts, including follow-up on payments, statements, reminders, and dunning letters.
• Maintain customer files.
• Coordinate distribution of invoices and statements to customers.

Accounts Reconciliation & Processing

• Enter receipts data into ERP.
• Reconcile customer accounts.
• Reconcile customer balance and accounts receivable sub-ledger.

Collections Coordination

• Coordinate the Collector's collection of payments from customers.

Reporting

• Assist with preparation of monthly accounts receivable status reports for Credit Controller.
• Deliver other ad hoc reports and analysis as required by Credit Control Manager or Financial Controller.

Qualifications & Experience

• Practical hands-on exposure to an environment with a high volume of customers within the GCC (3 years minimum).
• Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Finance, or equivalent qualification.

Skills & Competencies

• Attention to Detail.
• Problem Solving.
• Drive for Results.
• Planning and Organizing.
• Business Acumen.
• Collaboration.
• Strong organizational skills when dealing with large data.
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic.

Additional Information

• Be part of a diverse and energetic team, where 37+ nationalities work together with a common goal.
• Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, flexible hours, a hybrid working model, and opportunities for professional development.
• Benefit from continuous learning with access to extensive online resources and tailored development programs.
• Join a company that truly values sustainability, inclusion, and your personal growth.