Accounts Receivable Accountant

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Accountant to join our finance team in Dubai. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing customer accounts, overseeing invoicing and collections, maintaining accurate AR records, and ensuring compliance with company policies and UAE regulations.

Duties & Responsibilities

·       Verify the correctness of Sales Orders, prepare Sales Invoices, and monitor Sales Back Orders to ensure accurate documentation and timely processing.

·       Maintain accurate and complete Accounts Receivable ledgers and journals, ensuring all receivables are properly recorded and up to date.

·       Contact customers to discuss account creation requirements, ensure receipt of all necessary documentation, and maintain up-to-date customer records in the accounting system

·       Actively follow up on outstanding and overdue payments, ensuring timely collections and maintaining a healthy receivables cycle, including visiting customers and following up as and when needed.

·       Prepare and circulate customer statements of account and resolve customer queries related to billing, discrepancies, or payment issues.

·       Perform regular reconciliation of customer accounts, ensuring accuracy of balances and timely resolution of discrepancies.

·       Prepare weekly and monthly AR reports, including aging analysis and collection performance, for management review.

·       Perform month-end activities related to Accounts Receivable, including reconciliations, adjustments, and accurate reporting for financial closing.

·       Monitor and record AR-related financial transactions in compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.

·       Review and report on Output VAT/ Sales VAT within required reporting periods, ensuring compliance with UAE VAT regulations.

·       Assist with internal and external auditing activities by providing necessary AR documentation and ensuring adherence to audit requirements.

·       Support the finance team with general accounting tasks and administrative duties, ensuring timely completion of assigned responsibilities.

·       Identify opportunities to improve AR processes and recommend changes to enhance efficiency and streamline collections.

·       Other duties assigned in alignment with Accounts Receivable and accounting functions.

Skills

·       Consistent and detail-oriented.

·       Strong verbal and written communication skills.

·       Excellent interpersonal skills for working with clients and teams.

·       Analytical thinker with good problem-solving skills.

·       Able to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Requirements

·       Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

·       Minimum 4 years of Accounts Receivable or similar experience in the UAE.

·       Skilled in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

·       Knowledge in Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP will be an added advantage

·       Good understanding of accounting processes, billing cycles, and AR practices.

·       Strong knowledge of UAE VAT rules, including Output VAT /Sales VAT.