CKSA Credit Control Team Leader (Saudi National Only)📣 Job Ad

Role Overview

Canon EMEA is seeking a dedicated CKSA Credit Control Team Leader to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is open to Saudi Nationals Only. The role involves leading credit control operations, managing customer relationships, and making key credit control decisions for the company's Riyadh-based activities. The Team Leader will also supervise and develop a collector into an assistant specialist, ensuring accurate customer records and efficient collection processes, while supporting the Credit Control Manager in achieving collection objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the entire credit control operations for Canon EMEA's Riyadh activities.
• Take responsibility for credit control, accounts receivable, and collection related to Canon EMEA's Riyadh operations.
• Own all Accounts Receivable (AR) Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in Riyadh, including overdues management and cash flow, driving for efficiency and year-over-year improvement.
• Supervise and develop one collector into an assistant credit control specialist.
• Act as the lead contact point for branch and account managers in Riyadh, assisting in structuring new deals, resolving conflicts, and collecting overdues.

Operational Duties

• Maintain frequent contact with customers regarding their accounts, including follow-up on payments, statements, reminders, and Dunning letters.
• Perform receipts data entry into the ERP system.
• Conduct customer accounts reconciliation.
• Reconcile customer balance and Accounts Receivable sub-ledger.
• Coordinate the distribution of invoices and statements to customers.
• Coordinate the Collector’s collection of payments from customers.

Candidate Requirements

Candidates should possess 5-10 years of relevant experience in credit control or a related financial field. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a high sense of responsibility, motivation, and a strong drive for results. This role requires confidence and the ability to make independent decisions as appropriate.

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Very high negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively as a team player in a multicultural environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when working with computers and financial figures.
• Clear and effective communication skills with individuals at all levels.
• Strong organizational skills for managing large amounts of data.
• Effective analytical skills, particularly for reconciliations.
• Professional appearance, attitude, and communication style.

Application Information

This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Further details regarding compensation will be discussed during the interview process.