Kuwait - Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable Specialist - Kuwait supports the accounts receivable function by ensuring the efficient management of invoicing, credit notes, customer reconciliations, receivables monitoring, and credit management activities. The role focuses on maintaining accurate customer accounts, supporting cash collection processes, monitoring customer credit exposure, and ensuring compliance with company policies and financial controls.

• Prepare and review customer statements, monitor customer payments, and maintain accurate receivables records.
• Investigate and resolve account discrepancies in collaboration with Sales, Trade Marketing, Customer Service, and customers, ensuring timely customer clearing and reconciliations.
• Follow up on customer deductions, support the collection of required documentation from commercial teams, and ensure clearance of deductions in line with company policies and guidelines.
• Process credit notes in SAP, perform daily reconciliation and monitoring of cash van sales, and support day to day operational activities based on business requirements.
• Monitor receivables aging and provide regular visibility on overdue balances, ensuring prompt follow up and resolution.
• Support continuous improvement of account accuracy and contribute to maintaining healthy cash flow through effective receivables management and customer account maintenance.
• Monitor customer credit exposure through SAP, ensuring adherence to approved credit limits and company policies.
• Liaise with insurance providers to maintain adequate insurance coverage for active customers, manage the blocking of inactive customers, and prepare regular reports on customer credit status.
• Support the preparation of materials and actively participate in local Credit Committee meetings, providing relevant analyses and recommendations to support credit decisions.
• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of accounts receivable reporting, maintain proper documentation, and support compliance with internal controls and financial procedures.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of receivable processes and support the finance team in achieving operational and financial objectives.

• 4-6 years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, or Finance Operations within the Kuwait market, preferably in FMCG or multinational environments.
• Strong understanding of customer reconciliations, receivables management, credit monitoring, and financial controls.
• Detail oriented and analytical profile, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, resolve discrepancies, and maintain accurate financial records.
• Experience working with SAP and strong Excel skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across Finance, Sales, and external customers while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.

Full time, on site position in Kuwait City, Kuwait. Permanent.