Credit Controller

About This Role

Job Title: Credit Controller

Job Location : Al Mahjar - Industrial City

Job purpose summary: To deliver a fees recovery performance within the expectations outlined and in line with the credit policy of the partnership

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the setting up of the credit control system
• Ensure that debts are paid in a timely manner
• Meet cash & debtor day targets set by the Firm
• Chase overdue invoices by telephone, email & letter within agreed timescales
• Maintain accurate records of all chasing activity
• Regular meetings with Fee Earners to ensure all relevant debts are managed as necessary
• Identify changes in payment patterns and propose action to avert indebtedness
• Ensure that all transactions are compliant with SARs and HMRC regulations
• Handle disputed bills and negotiate to bring payment within the agreed terms
• Provide accurate advice on billing queries
• Respond promptly and completely to both client and internal enquiries
• Propose write off of irrecoverable WIP and disbursements
• Prepare files for transfer to the Debt Recovery Dept
• Providing ad-hoc reporting as and when requested
• Post payments to accounts and allocate as required
• Undertake account reconciliations as required
• Ensure monthly processing deadlines are met as required
• Send out monthly client statements/letters as may be agreed from time to time
• Develop the credit management capability within the practice
• Provide cover for other accounting functions as requested
• Other duties as delegated from time to time by the Finance Manager or any other person designated in their absence
• Keep the partnership up to date with new credit management techniques and practices

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or relevant business field.
• Experience: Minimum 3–5 years in a similar Credit Controller or collections role.
• Languages: Fluency in both English and Arabic is highly required for communicating with local and international clients.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office (specifically advanced Excel) and experience with SAP ERP systems preferable.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of local Saudi accounting standards and VAT & Zakat Tax regulations.