Temporary Credit Control Manager – Emerging Markets (6 months)

About the role

This temporary position supports adidas' Emerging Markets Central region by managing credit control and receivables. The role ensures cash flow targets are met while safeguarding the business against credit risk.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor daily receivables balances, collect payments and meet monthly cash‑flow targets.
• Validate new customer creation in SAP and review/post financial credit notes.
• Set, review and adjust credit limits; evaluate new credit requests.
• Prepare regular reports (Aging, Collection, DSO) and support month‑end closing with bad‑debt accruals.
• Act as a business partner to Sales, providing timely risk/opportunity insights.
• Supervise junior staff on post‑dated cheques, letters of credit, and bank guarantees.
• Ensure accurate reconciliation of AR balances and support external auditors.

Required profile

• University degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field.
• 1‑2 years of experience in credit control or receivables, preferably in apparel, fashion, shoes or FMCG.
• Strong analytical, forecasting and solution‑oriented mindset.
• Excellent written and spoken Arabic and English.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word – good proficiency
• Microsoft Outlook – good proficiency
• Microsoft Excel – advanced proficiency
• SAP – advanced, especially FICO module