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Credit Controller - Investment Manager

Dubai Permanent View Job Description
The Credit Controller will oversee the firm's credit control activities across receivables, payables, and fund-related transactions, ensuring timely collections, accurate reconciliations, and strong financial controls. The role requires close collaboration with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders to manage credit risk, resolve disputes, and support regulatory compliance.
  • Opportunity to be part of a top-tier Investment management firm
  • Strong Compensation Package

About Our Client

A well-established investment firm operating in the DIFC, offering a range of asset management solutions to clients across multiple jurisdictions.

Job Description

  • Manage outstanding receivables and ensure timely collection of payments
  • Develop and enforce credit control policies to reduce bad debt exposure
  • Conduct regular follow-ups on overdue invoices and resolve disputes promptly
  • Prepare aging reports, cash flow forecasts, and highlight high-risk accounts
  • Perform regular reconciliations of client accounts and resolve discrepancies
  • Act as the main contact for clients regarding credit terms and payment schedules
  • Collaborate with internal teams to align credit terms and contract conditions
  • Maintain strong relationships with banks and credit insurers to optimize practices
  • Ensure compliance with UAE financial regulations and IFRS standards
  • Work with auditors and fund administrators to maintain accurate reporting
  • Coordinate with legal teams and external counsel on complex disputes and recoveries
  • Maintain audit-ready records of all credit control activities and internal controls



The Successful Applicant

  • 2-4 years' experience in credit control, accounts receivable/payable, or finance operations within financial services or asset management
  • Mandatory: Familiarity with DFSA regulations and financial reporting requirements in a regulated DIFC environment
  • Preferred: Exposure to Category 3C DFSA-regulated firms, especially around fund structures or investor transactions
  • Hands-on experience managing receivables, issuing invoices, and following up on overdue payments
  • Strong reconciliation skills with attention to detail in resolving account discrepancies
  • Comfortable preparing aging reports and supporting cash flow forecasting
  • Able to liaise with internal teams (finance, legal, operations) to align credit terms and resolve disputes
  • Basic understanding of UAE financial regulations, IFRS standards, and internal control practices
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to manage client queries around payment schedules and credit terms
  • Exposure to fund-related payment allocations or working with fund administrators is a plus
  • Organized and proactive, with a commitment to maintaining audit-ready documentation
  • Eager to learn, grow, and contribute to a high-performance finance tea



What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to be part of a top-tier Investment management firm
  • Strong Compensation Package
Contact
Asma Siddiqui
Quote job ref
JN-082025-6821550

Job summary

Sector
Banking & Financial Services
Subsector
Accountancy & Finance
Industry
Financial Services
Location
Dubai
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Asma Siddiqui
Job reference
JN-082025-6821550