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Johnson Controls

Provides smart building technology and services

Key Customer Support

Accounts Payable/ReceivableUpdated on Nov 11
Full-timeDubai - United Arab EmiratesNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • The candidate must be a UAE National (Emirati) with a Family Book.
  • The candidate must have a diploma or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Law, Economics, or a related field.
  • The candidate must have at least 1 year of experience.
  • The candidate must have experience in customer relationship management, contract management, commercial operations, finance, collections, or a related discipline.
  • The candidate must have strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • The candidate must be able to influence and build relationships across diverse customer and internal stakeholder groups.
  • The candidate must have strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • The candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain trusted working relationships with key customers, particularly Government and Semi-Government organizations.
  • Act as a point of contact for commercial and contractual matters related to customer payments and obligations.
  • Support timely collection of outstanding receivables and improve payment performance across assigned accounts.
  • Identify, investigate, and support resolution of commercial and contractual disputes affecting payment.
  • Coordinate escalations with internal teams and senior customer stakeholders to reach practical outcomes.
  • Oversee administration of bonds, guarantees, letters of credit, and other contractual securities.
  • Monitor expirations, renewals, releases, and related risks to protect the business from unnecessary exposure.
  • Provide regular reporting and analysis on payment status, disputes, customer engagement, and financial risk.
  • Support internal workshops, customer meetings, and executive reviews focused on payment resolution and cash flow improvement.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen collections processes and reduce Days Sales Outstanding (DSO).
  • Build credibility through clear, consistent communication and a proactive customer-first approach.
  • Stay close to account details, including contract terms, payment history, securities, and dispute status.
  • Work collaboratively with Finance, Legal, Sales, Operations, and Project teams to align on actions and next steps.
  • Use structured follow-up, disciplined tracking, and timely escalation to keep issues moving toward resolution.
  • Apply sound judgment when balancing customer relationships with the need to protect cash flow and reduce risk.
  • Use data and reporting to identify trends, highlight exposure, and support practical decision-making.
  • Approach challenges with ownership, candor, and a mindset of continuous improvement.
  • Operate with professionalism and integrity when managing sensitive commercial and contractual discussions.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience working with Government or Semi-Government entities in the UAE.
  • Knowledge of contract administration, commercial management, receivables, or dispute resolution processes.
  • Understanding of financial instruments such as bonds, bank guarantees, and letters of credit.
  • Experience within a multinational organization.

About the Company

Johnson Controls

Provides smart building technology and services

Johnson Controls transforms environments where people live, work, learn, and play by providing smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings. It offers comprehensive digital solutions through its OpenBlue platform, serving healthcare, education, data centers, airports, stadiums, manufacturing, and government sectors with a portfolio of building technology, software, and services focused on efficiency, safety, and sustainability. The company operates in more than 150 countries with about 100,000 experts and aims to reimagine building performance to benefit people, places, and the planet.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Cork, Ireland
Founded
1885

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