Job Description

Regional Credit Manager - AECOM - Dubai, UAE
Position Overview
Regional Credit Manager leads credit control and collections activities across the region, safeguarding cash flow, strengthening client relationships, and ensuring effective credit risk management in alignment with AECOM financial policies and regional business objectives.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Financial Services
Function: Credit Manager
Salary: 28000-42000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary escalation point for complex and high-risk credit and collection issues
• Personally engage with key clients to resolve overdue payments, disputes, and negotiate repayment plans
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to support timely payments and long-term collaboration
• Develop, implement, and enforce regional credit control policies aligned with company standards
• Assess and approve credit terms for new and existing clients in line with risk management guidelines
• Monitor accounts receivable and proactively identify potential credit risks
• Lead, mentor, and develop the regional credit control team to meet performance targets
• Collaborate closely with operations and project teams to resolve billing disputes and agree action plans
• Oversee collection of outstanding invoices to support healthy cash flow
• Prepare detailed reports on aged debt, collection performance, and cash flow forecasts
• Lead weekly internal cash reporting calls and consolidate regional cash forecasts
• Challenge and validate forecast data from regions and countries to ensure accuracy
• Support quarterly outlook reviews and annual financial planning processes
• Ensure regional credit control activities comply with global finance standards and policies
• Support offshoring initiatives and drive continuous improvement in credit control processes
• Participate in special finance projects and cross-functional initiatives as required

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline
• Minimum 8 to 10 years of experience in finance with a strong focus on credit management and working capital
• Proven experience managing credit risk and collections within complex organizations
• Strong client-facing skills with the ability to negotiate and resolve disputes effectively
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing finance teams
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and forecasting capabilities
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Why Join Us

• Strategic regional role with high visibility and business impact
• Direct client engagement and leadership responsibility
• Opportunity to shape and improve regional credit control practices
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive employee benefits

About the Company
AECOM Middle East is a leading engineering and infrastructure consultancy based in Dubai, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy sectors. With strong local expertise and global capabilities, AECOM supports public and private sector clients throughout the full project lifecycle, shaping resilient and future-ready infrastructure across the region.
Job Title Regional Credit Manager - AECOM - Dubai, UAE
Regional Credit Manager - AECOM - Dubai, UAE
Position Overview
Regional Credit Manager leads credit control and collections activities across the region, safeguarding cash flow, strengthening client relationships, and ensuring effective credit risk management in alignment with AECOM financial policies and regional business objectives.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Financial Services
Function: Credit Manager
Salary: 28000-42000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary escalation point for complex and high-risk credit and collection issues
• Personally engage with key clients to resolve overdue payments, disputes, and negotiate repayment plans
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to support timely payments and long-term collaboration
• Develop, implement, and enforce regional credit control policies aligned with company standards
• Assess and approve credit terms for new and existing clients in line with risk management guidelines
• Monitor accounts receivable and proactively identify potential credit risks
• Lead, mentor, and develop the regional credit control team to meet performance targets
• Collaborate closely with operations and project teams to resolve billing disputes and agree action plans
• Oversee collection of outstanding invoices to support healthy cash flow
• Prepare detailed reports on aged debt, collection performance, and cash flow forecasts
• Lead weekly internal cash reporting calls and consolidate regional cash forecasts
• Challenge and validate forecast data from regions and countries to ensure accuracy
• Support quarterly outlook reviews and annual financial planning processes
• Ensure regional credit control activities comply with global finance standards and policies
• Support offshoring initiatives and drive continuous improvement in credit control processes
• Participate in special finance projects and cross-functional initiatives as required

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline
• Minimum 8 to 10 years of experience in finance with a strong focus on credit management and working capital
• Proven experience managing credit risk and collections within complex organizations
• Strong client-facing skills with the ability to negotiate and resolve disputes effectively
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing finance teams
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and forecasting capabilities
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Why Join Us

• Strategic regional role with high visibility and business impact
• Direct client engagement and leadership responsibility
• Opportunity to shape and improve regional credit control practices
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive employee benefits

About the Company
AECOM Middle East is a leading engineering and infrastructure consultancy based in Dubai, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy sectors. With strong local expertise and global capabilities, AECOM supports public and private sector clients throughout the full project lifecycle, shaping resilient and future-ready infrastructure across the region.
Post Details
Job Start Date
Salary from 28000.00
Salary to 42000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
Location -
Location City Dubai
Desired Candidate's Profile
Gender No Preference
Nationality
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