Assistant Credit Controller

About the role

Caparol is seeking a detail‑oriented Assistant Credit Controller to join its Finance team in Dubai. The role supports credit management, ensures timely collection of outstanding payments and upholds financial discipline in line with company policies.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and monitor customer accounts to ensure timely collection of due and overdue payments.
• Execute structured follow‑ups with clients via calls, emails and formal correspondence.
• Maintain accurate credit records, customer ledgers and updated account statements.
• Prepare and issue Balance Confirmation Letters and collect signed acknowledgements.
• Review and verify invoices, deliveries and billing details before sharing documentation with clients.
• Monitor returned cheques and payment discrepancies, taking corrective actions.
• Assist in implementing credit control procedures and collection strategies with the Credit Controller.
• Support preparation of Letters of Credit and maintain related banking documentation.
• Coordinate with Sales, Finance and other departments to resolve reconciliation and payment issues.
• Prepare weekly and monthly ageing reports and provide status updates on overdue accounts to management.
• Support initiation and documentation of legal actions against defaulting customers in line with company policies.
• Ensure compliance with ISO, QHSE and internal financial control procedures.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in credit control, accounts receivable or collections.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Excel.
• Good understanding of credit control procedures and financial documentation.
• Knowledge of legal recovery processes (advantageous).
• Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in the construction or building materials industry (plus).
• Fluency in English; Arabic or Hindi is an advantage.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• MS Office suite

What we offer

• Collaborative and structured finance environment.
• Opportunity to work closely with cross‑functional teams.
• Direct contribution to the company’s financial stability and cash‑flow management.
• Exposure to the paints, coatings and sustainable building solutions industry.