Credit Control Executive

About the role

The Credit Control Executive supports credit control by monitoring customer payments, following up on outstanding balances and collaborating closely with the sales team to reduce financial risk and maintain healthy cash flow. The position reports to the Credit Control Manager and is based in Musaffah, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor customer payments and follow up with customers and the sales team to reduce overdue balances and ensure timely collection.
• Review customer credit limits, payment history and financial information to mitigate bad‑debt risk.
• Organise monthly credit meetings with the sales team and follow up on agreed payment and settlement actions.
• Prepare accurate credit reports, accounts receivable confirmations and supporting documents for management decisions and legal recovery.
• Review and approve the release of orders on credit hold in line with Jotun’s credit policy and agreed customer terms.

Required profile

• Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• Up to 3 years of experience in Accounting, Credit Control, Accounts Receivable or a similar finance role, preferably in a manufacturing or multinational environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.
• Good negotiation and problem‑solving skills when handling overdue payments and credit matters.
• Fluent in English with strong written and verbal communication; Arabic is an advantage.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• MS Office

What we offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Continuous learning opportunities and on‑the‑job training.
• Career development across multiple disciplines and geographies.
• A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self.
• Team‑building and social activities to foster a fun work environment.