Credit Control Specialist

Full-time | On-site

About Palomba General Trading LLCPalomba General Trading LLC is an international trading and business development company headquartered in Dubai and operating across the GCC, Europe and selected international markets.

The company works with natural ingredients, botanical extracts, flavour systems, essential oils and specialised raw materials serving the food, beverage, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, cosmetic and fragrance industries.

We are seeking a Credit Control Specialist to support customer credit management, accounts receivable monitoring and commercial risk control across our international operations.

The RoleThe Credit Control Specialist will work closely with Finance and Commercial teams to monitor customer accounts, payment terms and outstanding receivables.

The role requires strong numerical skills, professional customer communication and disciplined follow-up.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor customer accounts and outstanding receivables.
• Maintain accurate records of invoices, payments and credit terms.
• Follow up professionally on overdue customer balances.
• Prepare regular accounts receivable and ageing reports.
• Review customer payment histories and credit exposure.
• Support the assessment of credit limits for new and existing customers.
• Monitor compliance with agreed payment terms.
• Identify overdue accounts and potential credit risks.
• Coordinate payment issues with customers and commercial teams.
• Investigate discrepancies relating to invoices and payments.
• Support the resolution of disputed invoices.
• Maintain accurate customer credit information within ERP or accounting systems.
• Prepare periodic credit-control reports for management.
• Support cash-flow forecasting through receivables analysis.
• Coordinate with Sales regarding customers approaching credit limits.
• Assist with credit documentation and customer-account reviews.
• Support the implementation of internal credit-control procedures.
• Maintain professional customer relationships while ensuring appropriate payment discipline.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• 2–5 years of relevant professional experience in credit control, accounts receivable, finance or commercial accounting.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Good understanding of invoicing, payment terms and accounts receivable.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP or accounting systems is advantageous.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Professional communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple customer accounts and deadlines.

Preferred ExperienceExperience in one or more of the following sectors will be considered an advantage:

• International trading
• B2B distribution
• Food ingredients
• Pharmaceuticals
• Nutraceuticals
• Cosmetics
• Specialty chemicals
• Industrial products

Experience working with international customers or GCC markets is advantageous.

Arabic is useful but not mandatory.

Compensation & BenefitsQAR 14,000 – 18,000 per month, depending on relevant experience and qualifications.

The compensation package may also include

• Annual performance bonus
• Private medical insurance
• Paid annual leave
• Annual flight allowance
• Professional development opportunities
• Employment and visa support where legally applicable

What We Offer

• International and multicultural working environment.
• Exposure to customers across GCC and international markets.
• Direct collaboration with Finance and Commercial teams.
• Responsibility for an international customer portfolio.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Career progression toward Senior Credit Controller, Credit Manager or Finance Manager.

ApplicationCandidates should submit an updated CV in English outlining relevant experience in credit control, accounts receivable, customer payment management or commercial finance.

Applicants should also indicate

• Current location
• Notice period
• Earliest availability
• Expected salary

Only candidates whose professional experience is reasonably aligned with the position will be contacted.