Job description
Role Overview
Credit Control Executive at Jotun Abu Dhabi Ltd., based in Musaffah, Abu Dhabi, UAE. This position reports to the Credit Control Manager.
Company Overview
Jotun Abu Dhabi Ltd. was established in 1995 and is one of the key markets within the MEIA region (Middle East, India and Africa). The company operates a production facility and warehouse with more than 140 employees. Jotun's story in the MEIA region began in 1962 and has grown to include 18 legal entities. The group employs more than 10,200 people across all continents representing 90 nationalities. Jotun is committed to providing employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development, underpinned by the values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.
Role Purpose
Support credit control by monitoring customer payments, following up on outstanding balances, and working closely with the sales team to reduce financial risk and maintain a healthy cash flow.
Key Responsibilities
Collections & Payment Monitoring
- Monitor customer payments and follow up with customers and the sales team to reduce overdue balances and ensure timely collection.
- Organize monthly credit meetings with the sales team and follow up on agreed customer payment and settlement actions.
Credit Risk Management
- Review customer credit limits, payment history, and financial information to reduce the risk of bad debts.
- Review and approve the release of orders on credit hold in line with Jotun's credit policy and agreed customer credit terms.
Reporting & Documentation
- Prepare accurate credit reports, account receivable confirmations, and required documents to support management decisions and legal recovery when needed.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- At least up to 3 years of experience in Accounting, Credit Control, Accounts Receivable, or a similar finance role, preferably in a manufacturing or multinational company.
Skills & Competencies
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.
- Good negotiation and problem-solving skills, especially when handling overdue payments and customer credit matters.
- Fluent in English with good written and verbal communication skills; Arabic is an advantage.
- Communicates in a clear, precise, and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively.
- Acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results.
- Makes an impact; convinces and persuades others; promotes plans and ideas successfully.
- Uses a methodical and systematic approach; plans ahead, defines clear priorities and allocates resources effectively.
- Quickly understands and analyzes complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgments.
- Co-operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information; supports others in the pursuit of team goals.
Additional Information
- Contract Type: Regular, Full Time.
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and in-house learning.
- Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies.
- Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores.
- A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self.
- A focus on having fun together through team buildings and social activities.