Johnson Controls

Accounts Receivable Collector

Doha, QatarPosted today

Salary
AED 9k–15k a month· est.
Job type
Full time
Level
Mid level
Field
Finance & Accounting
Work mode
On site

About the role

What You Will Do The Accounts Receivable Collector is a key role based in Doha, Qatar, reporting directly to the OTC Collections Lead. The role supports the business by ensuring timely collection of outstanding receivables, maintaining healthy cash flow, and minimizing overdue accounts. You will work closely with customers, Sales, Operations, and Finance teams to resolve payment issues, reconcile accounts, and improve collection performance. You will play a critical role in achieving the company's working capital objectives while maintaining strong customer relationships and adherence to company policies. How You Will Do It As the Accounts Receivable Collector, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of customer accounts, monitoring outstanding balances, and driving collection activities to ensure timely payments. You will analyze aging reports, follow up on overdue invoices, resolve billing disputes, support continuous improvements in the accounts receivable process and maintain accurate, up to date Data on each Customer within your portfolio on the collections Platform/Tool. Key Responsibilities • Manage assigned customer accounts and proactively follow up on overdue invoices through phone calls, emails, and customer visits where required. • Monitor customer payment performance and take appropriate actions to minimize delinquent accounts. • Review Accounts Receivable aging reports and prioritize collection efforts to achieve monthly cash collection targets. • Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment disputes, and customer queries in collaboration with Sales, Operations, and Customer Service teams. • Reconcile customer accounts and ensure accurate allocation of incoming payments. • Maintain regular communication with customers regarding outstanding balances and payment commitments. • Prepare weekly and monthly collection reports, aging analysis, and cash collection forecasts. • Support month-end closing activities related to Accounts Receivable and cash collections. • Escalate high-risk accounts to management and recommend appropriate corrective actions. • Ensure compliance with company credit policies, collection procedures, and internal controls. • Assist in reducing Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and improving overall working capital performance. • Support internal and external audits by providing required accounts receivable documentation and reports. • Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to initiatives that enhance collection efficiency. Required What We Look For • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, Collections, or Finance Operations, preferably within a multinational organization. • Experience managing customer collections and resolving account disputes. • Strong understanding of Accounts Receivable processes, invoicing, cash application, and credit management. • Good knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP and Microsoft Excel. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail. • Excellent communication and negotiation skills. • Ability to build effective relationships with customers and internal stakeholders. • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. • Fluency in English; Arabic language skills will be an advantage. • Valid Qatar Driving License Preferred • Experience working within the construction, building technologies, engineering, industrial, or services sectors. • Knowledge of Qatar market practices and customer payment processes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, Collections, or Finance Operations, preferably within a multinational organization. Experience managing customer collections and resolving account disputes. Strong understanding of Accounts Receivable processes, invoicing, cash application, and credit management. Good knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP and Microsoft Excel. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Ability to build effective relationships with customers and internal stakeholders. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Fluency in English; Arabic language skills will be an advantage. Valid Qatar Driving License

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of customer accounts, monitoring outstanding balances and driving collection activities to ensure timely payments. Analyze aging reports, follow up on overdue invoices, resolve billing disputes, support continuous improvements in the accounts receivable process and maintain accurate data on each customer within the collections platform/tool. Prepare weekly and monthly collection reports, aging analysis, and cash collection forecasts. Support month-end closing activities related to Accounts Receivable and cash collections. Escalate high-risk accounts to management and recommend corrective actions. Ensure compliance with company credit policies, collection procedures, and internal controls. Assist in reducing Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and improving overall working capital performance. Support audits by providing required accounts receivable documentation and reports. Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to initiatives that enhance collection efficiency.

Skills

  • Accounts Receivable
  • Credit Control
  • Collections
  • Finance Operations
  • SAP
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Invoicing
  • Cash Application
  • Credit Management
  • Aging Analysis
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Data Reconciliation
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Financial Reporting
  • Analytical Skills

Not sure you fit this role?

Upload your CV and see how you score against Johnson Controls and every other live job. It's free.

Get my free matches
Accountant jobs in the UAE & Gulf451 live roles, top employers and pay.See all →

Similar jobs across the Gulf