Senior Accountant - Receivables

Job Description

We are looking to hire a Senior Accountant Receivables who will be responsible for managing day-to-day Accounts Receivable (AR) activities such as invoice processing, printing and dispatch, reconciliations, month-end journal vouchers, and variance analysis accurately and on a timely basis for our client based in Dubai which is one of the largest organizations in the region.

This position is a contract role with an initial duration of 7 months and has a possibility of renewal.

The role sits within the Finance Revenue Management department and reports directly to the Manager Revenue Management.

We are looking for a passionate Senior Accountant Receivables who takes pride in ensuring accurate financial records, effective customer communication, and compliance with VAT regulations. You should also have experience in ERP systems, reconciliations, and audit coordination.

Key responsibilities:

• Process all customer invoices on a regular basis, including invoice import, processing, printing, and distribution to customers. Perform month-end journal vouchers and variance analysis.
• Communicate with customers for invoice dispatch and resolve customer queries promptly. Coordinate with relevant business units or customers for clarifications or issues identified on invoices.
• Process customer credit memos and obtain approvals from relevant authorities as per the Delegation of Authority (DoA) prior to posting transactions in the system. Process security deposit refund requests in accordance with DoA.
• Ensure that all outstanding AR transactions (e.g., invoices, adjustments) are processed and posted before period-end closing. Prepare variance analysis of revenue accounts.
• Prepare AR balance reconciliation reports against the general ledger and resolve any variances or discrepancies. Generate reports and statistics detailing AR transactions as required.
• Provide timely and accurate information to external and internal auditors in coordination with the line manager. Conduct customer account follow-ups with the Credit Control Analyst to ensure timely receipt of payments.

Knowledge, skills & experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Finance, Commerce, Accounting, or related field.
• 6 months to 3 years of relevant experience in Accounts Receivable, preferably in the aviation or related industry.
• Basic understanding of VAT regulations.
• Experience using ERP systems and identifying accounting non-compliance.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications and MS Outlook for communications.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in processing financial transactions.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with customers and internal teams.

Availability:

Preference will be given to candidates available immediately after accepting the offer.

We are looking for a candidate who will be able to work in the United Arab Emirates. Please apply with your resume and remember to provide us with your contact details.

We will review your job application within 7 working days. Should your profile fit the requirements of the role, a consultant from Edari will be in touch with you to get a deeper understanding of your profile, discuss the role in more detail, and outline potential next steps.