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Role Overview
Debt Collector at Sika, a specialty chemicals company with global operations in 103 countries and approximately 33,000 employees. This position is based at a Sika location.
Company Overview
Sika is a globally leading specialty chemicals company developing and producing systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industry. The company operates subsidiaries in 103 countries, produces in over 400 factories, and generates annual sales of CHF 11.76 billion. Sika enables the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility through innovative technologies.
Role Purpose
Manage and collect outstanding customer receivables to ensure timely cash collection and maintain a healthy accounts receivable portfolio. Work closely with Sales, Customer Service, Finance, and customers to resolve payment issues, reduce overdue balances, and support cash flow objectives while maintaining strong customer relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Collection & Receivables Management
- Monitor customer accounts and outstanding balances on a regular basis.
- Conduct collection activities through phone calls, emails, customer visits, and formal correspondence.
- Follow up on due and overdue invoices to ensure timely payment collection.
- Maintain accurate records of collection activities, customer commitments, and payment schedules.
- Prepare and distribute customer statements and aging reports.
- Reconcile customer accounts and investigate outstanding discrepancies.
Sales Support
- Collaborate closely with the Sales Team to resolve customer payment issues and collection disputes.
- Support sales operations by providing customer credit and payment status information.
- Participate in customer meetings when required to discuss outstanding balances and payment plans.
- Escalate high-risk accounts and collection concerns to management and relevant sales personnel.
- Assist in evaluating customer creditworthiness and recommending credit limits.
Dispute Resolution
- Coordinate with customers and internal departments to resolve invoice disputes, delivery concerns, pricing discrepancies, and other payment-related issues.
- Track disputed invoices and ensure timely resolution to facilitate collection.
- Maintain positive and professional relationships with customers while enforcing company credit policies.
Reporting & Compliance
- Prepare weekly and monthly collection status reports.
- Monitor customer aging, overdue balances, and collection performance indicators.
- Ensure compliance with company financial policies and internal control procedures.
- Identify collection risks and recommend corrective actions to management.
- Support internal and external audit requirements related to receivables.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
- 0–3 years in collections, accounts receivable, or credit control.
- Experience with B2B customer accounts and sales-oriented environments.
- Background in construction, building materials, industrial, or manufacturing sectors preferred.
Skills & Competencies
- English: Fluent.
- Arabic: Fluent.
Additional Information
Sika offers competitive salaries aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based on skills relevant to the position, education, and training. The company is committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.