ABOUT TEMENOS

Temenos powers a world of banking that creates opportunities for billions of people and businesses everywhere. We do this through the pioneering spirit of 7500+ Temenosians who are passionate about making banking better, together.
Temenos enables growth for two-thirds of the world\'s top 1,000 banks and 70+ challenger banks in 150+ countries. We collaborate with clients to build new banking services and state-of-the-art customer experiences on our open banking platform, helping them operate more sustainably.
At Temenos, we have an open-minded and inclusive culture, where everyone has the power to create their own destiny and make a positive contribution to the world of banking and society.
THE ROLE

The role will support the Regional Financial Controller MEA in managing credit control function for the region, setting up best practices and process improvements.
OPPORTUNITES

• You will set the strategic direction for the credit control function while demonstrating a superior understanding of the business to maximize cash collections.
• You will identify, drive efficiencies and simplification to enhance cash conversion cycle.
• You will consolidate and present weekly to corporate management, along with Regional Controller; the cash collections, forecast and risks & opps.
• You will guide and strategically work with sub regional credit controllers to achieve quarterly and annual cash collection targets.
• You will implement and improve strategies for effective collections to minimize overdue debts, reduce days sales outstanding (DSOs).
• You will monitor and report on aged receivables, highlight potential risks and opportunities to management and work proactively to manage risk & realize opportunities.
• You will work closely with business teams to address customer queries and concerns.
• You will lead discussions with customer for any complex settlements to deliver best results.
• You will provide input in assessing creditworthiness and identifying potential risks for new customers.
• You will proactively assess, monitor and forewarn the management on trends, rules & regulations around contracting, payment approvals in different countries/geographies, advise mitigation of any risks.
• You will coordinate and arrange customer visits, if needed.
• You will assist Regional Financial Controller MEA for any ad hoc reporting.

REQUIREMENTS

• You should have a degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration.
• You should have previous experience (5-7 years) in a similar role or a related finance role.
• You should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills working with teams in different countries, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
• You should have strong negotiation and problem-solving abilities to effectively resolve payment issues and disputes.
• You should have excellent MS-excel skills.
• You should have prior exposure to a multinational/multicultural environment.
• You should have a very good knowledge of English. Arabic and/or French is advantageous.
• You should be able to work under pressure.

SKILLS

• Care about being a specialist in your field.
• Commit to being an integral part of a first class financial function in your region.
• Collaborate with your team and business stakeholders.
• Challenge yourself to constantly improve your field of knowledge.

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