MENA Finance - Working Capital Specialist

b b b The Opportunity b Our Working Capital Management team in the MENA region plays a critical role in supporting exceptional client service while safeguarding the firm s liquidity and financial strength As part of a newly established high-performing team you will focus on improving the firm s cash collection performance by engaging directly with clients and internal teams to resolve overdue accounts and ensure timely payments This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to EY s operational excellence work alongside a diverse team of professionals and gain exposure across a wide range of stakeholders In line with our commitment to national development We strongly encourage applications from Qatari Nationals who are looking to build a meaningful and impactful career in finance Your key responsibilitiesManage a portfolio of client accounts and work proactively to follow up on outstanding receivablesCollaborate with client-side invoice approvers and accounts payable teams to ensure timely processing of paymentsTrack payment arrangements and escalate any delays or non-compliance internally and externallyIdentify and address the root causes of payment delays including internal process inefficiencies and client-side approval bottlenecksLog and follow up on invoice disputes supporting resolution efforts and providing feedback for long-term process improvementsMaintain up-to-date documentation of client billing and payment workflows to support alignment and transparencyTrack invoice delivery generate client statements and payment requests and assist with allocation and reconciliation of payments in coordination with Finance and client engagement teamsSupport continuous improvement of collection processes and contribute to initiatives aimed at enhancing working capital outcomes across the businessSkills and attributes for successStrong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholdersProactive approach to problem-solving with a focus on outcomes and root cause resolutionStrong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectivelyAttention to detail and comfort working with financial data and systemsProficiency in Microsoft Excel experience with SAP or similar ERP systems is an advantageFamiliarity with collections processes tools and best practicesFluency in English is required Arabic language skills are a plusIdeally you ll alsoHave experience in a finance or client-facing role within a professional services or multinational environmentUnderstand the invoicing and payment practices of government entities in the GCCBe confident in engaging cross-functional teams and proposing process improvementsHave exposure to system rollouts or transformation initiatives involving financial operationsBring experience in continuous improvement initiatives and driving efficiency Skills and attributes for successStrong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholdersProactive approach to problem-solving with a focus on outcomes and root cause resolutionStrong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectivelyAttention to detail and comfort working with financial data and systemsProficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with SAP or similar ERP systems is an advantageFamiliarity with collections processes, tools, and best practicesFluency in English is required; Arabic language skills are a plusIdeally, you ll alsoHave experience in a finance or client-facing role within a professional services or multinational environmentUnderstand the invoicing and payment practices of government entities in the GCCBe confident in engaging cross-functional teams and proposing process improvementsHave exposure to system rollouts or transformation initiatives involving financial operationsBring experience in continuous improvement initiatives and driving efficiencyWhat we look forWe are looking for motivated, detail-oriented professionals who bring energy, accountability, and a client-centric approach to cash collections. You should be comfortable navigating complexity, building relationships, and working collaboratively across teams. If you are eager to grow in a role that combines finance, operations, and client engagement, we encourage you to apply. Qatari Nationals are highly encouraged to apply as part of our broader commitment to empowering local talent and strengthening our national workforce.

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