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Collection Specialist

Smart Technology Solutions

Jeddah, Makkah Province, Saudi Arabia · Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia

  • Full Time
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About the role

Accounts Receivable and Collections

  • Review customer accounts and receivables aging reports daily to prioritize collection activities.
  • Follow up on due and overdue invoices through calls, emails, and meetings.
  • Secure payment commitments and track payments against agreed dates.
  • Record collection activities, customer responses, and payment commitments in the ERP system.
  • Follow up on returned payments, failed transfers, and disputed invoices.
  • Escalate overdue accounts, missed commitments, and collection risks to management.

Customer Relationships and Dispute Resolution

  • Maintain relationships with customers and their finance teams.
  • Respond to inquiries about invoices, statements of account, payments, and outstanding balances.
  • Investigate payment delays and coordinate solutions with Sales, Operations, and Finance.
  • Reconcile customer accounts and resolve payment discrepancies.
  • Verify invoices and supporting documents before collection follow-up.
  • Coordinate credit notes, debit notes, and account adjustments through the required approval process.

Reporting and Forecasting

  • Prepare weekly and monthly reports on collections, overdue balances, and account status.
  • Identify aging trends and accounts requiring management attention.
  • Prepare cash collection forecasts based on payment commitments and account history.
  • Recommend actions to improve collection performance and reduce overdue receivables.
  • Maintain records and supporting documentation for reporting and audit purposes.

Compliance and Controls

  • Follow company collection policies, approval requirements, and internal controls.
  • Protect customer and company financial information.
  • Support internal and external audits related to receivables and collections.
  • Conduct collection activities in line with applicable Saudi regulations and company procedures.

How Success Will Be Measured

  • Collection target achievement.
  • Days Sales Outstanding (DSO).
  • Reduction in overdue receivables.
  • Collection efficiency.
  • Customer account reconciliation accuracy.
  • Dispute resolution turnaround time.
  • Cash collection forecast accuracy.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
  • 0–3 years of experience in Collections, Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, Finance, or Customer Account Management.
  • Fresh graduates with an understanding of finance fundamentals are welcome to apply.
  • Fluency in Arabic and English, both spoken and written.

Skills and Competencies

  • Understanding of receivables, invoice management, collection processes, and account reconciliation.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP or XLOOKUP, and reporting.
  • Ability to analyze account balances and prepare collection reports and forecasts.
  • Communication and negotiation skills to secure payment commitments and resolve disputes.
  • Consistent follow-up, attention to detail, and accurate recordkeeping.
  • Ability to prioritize accounts, manage deadlines, and handle customer conversations with professionalism.
  • A customer service approach that balances relationships with collection requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with ERP systems such as Odoo, SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics.
  • Experience in technology, services, logistics, telecommunications, or other B2B environments.
  • Familiarity with Saudi VAT invoicing requirements and credit risk assessment.
  • Finance or accounting certifications.

Benefits

A culture of growth: Many of our leaders started in junior roles — we believe in investing in our people and growing talent from within.

Continuous feedback: We don’t wait for annual reviews — we believe in real-time coaching and development.

Supportive & collaborative vibes: We're all about learning together, cheering each other on, and diving into challenges as a team.

A space for every personality: Love socializing? You’ll thrive in our lively environment where conversation and connection are key. Prefer quiet focus? We’ve got dedicated Focus Rooms perfect for deep work.