Credit & Collection Analyst – Gulf Levant (Contractor) Full Time NEW

Purpose:

Reporting to the Sr. Credit & Collection Analyst, the Credit & Collection Analyst role will be in charge of the affiliate account receivables, and Record to Report (RTR) processes across the Gulf-Levant region (covering 10 countries).

This position requires a result oriented and team player individual, with strong interpersonal skills, autonomous and pro-active in identifying and proposing solutions.

Major Responsibilities:

• Manage the monthly accrual of customer rebates, working closely with FP&A team to ensure accurate Net Sales reporting.
• Reconcile and review of Balance Sheet accounts related to customer rebates.
• Manage the payment of customer rebates, ensuring that they are calculated correctly, and liaise with our customers to resolve queries.
• Review and validate customers’ claims, ensuring that documentation and approvals are in line with AbbVie’s policies and procedures.
• Responsible for collection activities requiring the resolution of past due invoices, unearned discounts, disputes, credit limits exceeded etc. for assigned set of customers.
• Monitor accounts for potential risk and escalate to management appropriately.
• Communicate with customers monthly statement of account.
• Work closely with VLOG, Treasury, and customers on Bank Guarantees transactions.
• Responsible for compliance with applicable policies and procedures with the ability to help define, document, and implement new processes to improve task efficiency.
• In collaboration with OEC, follow up with distributor to complete Annual Distributor Certification
• Prepare necessary internal controls and mitigation actions for identified risks in Credit & Collection activities.
• Assist in internal and external audits.
• Establish strong collaboration with internal and external stakeholders (VLOG, FSS, Customers. etc.).
• Support Finance Director & Financial Controller to ensure full compliance with all finance processes and procedures across the Affiliate.
• Perform ad hoc analysis and support projects as requested.

Qualifications:

• Degree in relevant field (Accounting, Finance, Economics).
• Minimum 3 years+ related accounting/finance experience required.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with great follow-up skills and able to work independently.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines with accuracy.
• Strong computer skills – Excel, PowerPoint, ERP systems, Qlikview, PowerBI.
• Fluent in English. Arabic is a plus.