Saudization Claims Executive

Company Overview

Established in the 1930s, Al-Futtaim Group is a diversified regional enterprise headquartered in Dubai, operating across five divisions including automotive, financial services, real estate, retail, and healthcare. Employing over 35,000 people in more than 20 countries across the Middle East, Asia, and Africa, it partners with over 200 leading global brands. The group's dedication to respect, excellence, collaboration, and integrity drives continuous development to meet evolving customer needs.

Role Overview

The Saudization Claims Executive position focuses on managing receivables, credit control, claims, and reporting activities within Al-Futtaim Automotive’s Body Shop division. Reporting to the Regional Manager and Head of Body & Paint, this role collaborates with finance and credit teams to ensure accurate invoicing, timely collections, and enhanced receivables performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing and improving invoicing and collections processes to optimize timeliness.
• Compile, analyze, and distribute MIS reports on receivables segmented by division and customer.
• Track customer outstanding balances and aid in arranging suitable payment plans when necessary.
• Provide detailed analysis of overdue accounts, disputed claims, and collection risks.
• Prepare and communicate key performance indicators regularly to relevant managers and finance teams.
• Coordinate with Finance Shared Services for debtor reporting, reconciliation, and accounting updates.
• Support month-end duties, including rebate accruals and accounts receivable provisions.
• Help devise collection strategies and action plans to decrease overdue balances.
• Keep precise and confidential financial data and records, ensuring adherence to company policies.
• Engage collaboratively with internal stakeholders to foster a transparent and high-performance workplace.

Required Skills and Experience

• Competent in analyzing receivables data, generating MIS reports, and identifying payment trends.
• Well-versed in invoicing, collections, debtor reports, reconciliations, payment plan formulation, and AR provisioning.
• Effective communicator with credit control teams, finance units, management, and customers to resolve financial issues.
• Strong capability in handling sensitive financial information responsibly with integrity and compliance.
• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least three years’ worth of experience in receivables management, credit control, claims, or finance operations within a large corporate entity.
• Automotive industry experience, particularly in parts, dealer operations, or Body & Paint, is considered advantageous.
• Proficient analytical and reporting skills to interpret financial data and provide insights.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proficient stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across functions and hierarchy levels.
• Advanced computer skills; familiarity with SAP is a plus.

About Al-Futtaim Automotive

As a flagship division of the Al-Futtaim Group, this entity operates across ten countries and specializes in vehicle distribution, manufacturing, leasing, and aftersales. Representing prestigious automotive brands like Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Jeep, and others, the division focuses on delivering innovative, high-quality customer experiences and mobility solutions across various vehicle categories.

Additional Information

The Saudian Claims Executive role offers opportunity for growth within a 9,000-strong workforce, encouraging talent development aligned with the company’s mission of leadership in customer-centric mobility services.