Senior Credit Controller

Senior Credit Controller (Open for Saudi Nationals Only)
JOB PURPOSE: Responsible for all the credit control activities relating to
Credit administration and Collections, day to day Cash and Treasury
Management, Internal and External Reporting, implementation and maintenance of
controls and inter-departmental coordination that affects business decisions
are carried out effectively and efficiently.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Manage Financial Activities
* Responsible for all projects GP% are in line with the group policy
* Responsible for reviewing and evaluating the expected profit level for the budget and actual projects and make comparison analysis to insure maximum return.
* Manage Finance and insurance contract terms and conditions for Sales Order booking relating to the unit.
* Manage and supervise the activities and operations of the credit and collections functions including development and ongoing review of credit policy and customer credit rating (within the regional and group policies).
* Supervise / verify and ad-hoc financial analysis requited for decision- making.
* Manage day to day financial and accounting decisions related to the unit, in line with the FPI group policies and procedures.
* Responsible for timely closure of books for Month-end and Year-end reporting.
Cash, Treasury and Banking Facilities
* Responsible for managing the day-to-day relationship with all existing banks within the country in relating to credit and collections.
* Responsible for ensuring all unfunded (LC, LG’s Bonds, warranties etc) banking facilities are managed within agreed terms and conditions.
* If and when additional facilities are required; responsible for alerting regional Finance & Corporate Finance to make requited changes.
* Responsible for optimising collections.
* Review and approve credit terms by adhering to the Financial Authority Matrix.
* Responsible for managing the day-to-day relationship with banks / companies within the country in relating to credit & collections.
Budget preparation and control
* Responsible of preparing and control of budget.
* Control all type of expenses as per the budget. Prepare comparisons and manage over and underutilization with local teams.
Other
* Working with Corporate Finance, ensure all banking and insurance request for clients are met on time.
* Implement and enforce country/regional procedures (consistent with the Group policies and procedures).
Teamwork & Employee Excellence
* Adhere to KPI’s set for Credit Control Team that are aligned with FPI’s mission and vision.
* Adhere to annual performance appraisals areas for improvements and development opportunities
* Meet Department’s objectives.
Skills
SPAN OF COMMUNICATION
* Internal: Director Finance GCC; EVP GCC; Chief Accounting Officer; Controller Credit & Collection GCC; GCC functional heads; Plant Finance Staffs; Internal Auditors; Business Unit Heads
* External: Banks; External Auditors; Customers, Insurance
JOB RELEVANT INFORMATION (BOUNDARIES & DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY)
* Make decisions within area of responsibility in line with the group policies and procedures and the authority matrix. Responsible for reporting any non-compliance with Group-wide policies and procedures
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS
Required Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in accounting or equivalent,
* Certification in Accounting desirable
Required Experience:
* ‎4-‎6 years of total accounting experience with ‎3 years at least in Credit Control in the manufacturing sector.
Job-Specific Skills:
* Hands-on experience with ERP and BI computer systems.
* Good Communication skills
* Strong Credit Control knowledge
* Strong Leadership skills
* Strong Teambuilding skills
COMPETENCIES
* Good Analytical abilities
* Strong knowledge of Credit Terms with investigative and analytical skills
* Conversant in ERP process
* Conversant in Group-wide policies and procedures
* Very good communication skills (written and verbal)
* Good Decision making abilities
* Very good interpersonal skills
Education
Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Accounting or equivalent,
Job Type: Full-time