Accounts Receivable & Credit Control Officer
Job Ref: JB876 – Cairo, Egypt
REDA Chemicals
Join REDA Chemicals — Where Science Meets Real‑World Impact
REDA Chemicals is a leading distributor of specialty chemicals, uniquely focused on serving the specific industrial needs of customers across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. With a strong regional presence and deep technical expertise, we connect global innovation with local industry needs—turning science into practical, real‑world solutions.
At REDA, you don’t just work with chemicals—you work at the intersection of science, technology, and industrial impact. Our teams help manufacturers innovate, improve performance, and grow sustainably across both emerging and established markets.
Global Reach, Local Expertise
With operations in 35+ countries and a strong on‑the‑ground presence, REDA Chemicals offers exposure to diverse markets and cultures while staying closely connected to customers and industries locally. Whether you’re in sales, technical services, supply chain, laboratories, or operations, your work has a tangible and visible impact.
Our Business Units
As a leading specialty chemical distributor, REDA Chemicals has taken the time to understand the specific needs of each industry we serve. Our organization is structured around five major Business Units, each led by one or more Business Unit Managers and supported by teams of industry specialists.
These teams play a key role in driving product development discussions, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the reliable supply of specialty chemicals and ingredients to their respective markets.
- Coatings, Construction & Inks: Supporting coatings, construction materials, and inks with high‑performance specialty chemicals and application expertise.
- Food Ingredients: Delivering ingredients and solutions for food processing and nutraceutical applications, supported by technical and formulation know‑how.
- Life Sciences: Serving pharmaceuticals, personal care, home care, industrial cleaning, and related markets with specialized ingredients and solutions.
- Oil, Gas, Petrochemicals & Mining: Providing specialty chemical solutions for upstream, downstream, petrochemical, and mining applications.
- Plastics, Rubber & Advanced Materials: Supporting plastics, rubber, and advanced material industries with performance‑driven raw materials and technical support.
We are currently looking for go-getters to join our team for the following role:
Title: Accounts Receivable & Credit Control Officer
Function: Accounting and Finance
Reporting to: Head of Cash Flow and Budgeting
Location: Cairo, Egypt
About the Role
As Accounts Receivable & Credit Control Officer at REDA Chemicals Egypt, you will be responsible for ensuring the timely collection of company receivables from clients, minimizing the incidence of bad or overdue debts, and preparing accurate periodic reports detailing the financial status and projected cash inflows. The role requires a strong combination of financial acumen, meticulous documentation, and excellent client communication skills.
You will manage client financial files, monitor documentation validity, and handle collection follow-ups while providing analytical insights on overdue balances and cash inflow forecasts. This opportunity is ideal for commerce and accounting graduates with a passion for financial control and relationship management who are looking to build a successful career within a leading specialty chemical distribution company.
Responsibilities
- Create and maintain a dedicated financial file for each client containing essential data, credit history, and transaction records.
- Document, update, and monitor agreed-upon payment terms and authorized credit limits within client ledgers.
- Continuously reconcile balances, sales, and payments to ensure ledger records align perfectly with actual operational transactions.
- Collect and organize official client documentation at the time of contracting (e.g., commercial registration, tax registration, VAT certificates).
- Monitor expiration dates of official documents and proactively communicate with clients to ensure updates, mitigating credit risks.
- Review and verify the validity, authenticity, and expiration dates of financial guarantees provided by clients (such as security checks).
- Maintain ongoing communication with clients via phone and email to follow up on outstanding invoices and accelerate collection.
- Build and sustain positive client relationships to facilitate smooth collection processes while ensuring customer retention.
- Resolve billing disputes or invoice issues promptly in close coordination with relevant departments such as Sales.
- Prepare weekly and monthly accounts receivable aging reports, detailing overdue amounts and outstanding durations.
- Generate periodic analytical reports comparing actual collection rates against established company targets.
- Provide accurate cash inflow forecasts based on agreed-upon payment schedules.
- Identify and submit comprehensive reports regarding potentially uncollectible or doubtful debts.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, with a specialization in Accounting or Business Administration.
- 2 to 4 years of practical experience in accounts receivable, collections, or financial customer service.
- Full proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with advanced expertise in Excel.
- Previous experience working with ERP software and financial systems is preferred.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and persuasion skills, with the ability to interact effectively with evasive clients.
- Proven ability to devise flexible solutions and structure debt repayment schedules that safeguard company interests.
- Excellent analytical skills with high attention to detail for ledger reconciliation and financial reporting.
- Very good in English both written and spoken.
- Ability to manage multiple client accounts and prioritize collection activities effectively.
Seniority Level: Associate
Industry: Chemical Distribution
Employment Type: Full-time
Skills
- Accounts Receivable
- Credit Management
- Financial Reporting
- Debt Collection
- Client Relations
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP Systems
Applications to be sent to Islam Elsheikh at [email protected]
