Hiring: Accountant – Accounts Receivable (A/R)
Location: Abu Dhabi – GAL HQ
Department: Finance / Finance Operations
We are looking for a qualified and experienced Accountant – Accounts Receivable (A/R) to join our Finance Operations team in Abu Dhabi. The selected candidate will be responsible for applying accounting principles within the assigned finance area, supporting financial reporting, processing accounting entries, reconciling financial data, and ensuring accurate and timely accounts receivable activities in line with accounting controls and compliance requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in month-end closing activities.
- Generate and distribute accurate and timely customer invoices with the required supporting documentation.
- Record incoming payments and apply them to the correct customer accounts and invoices.
- Prepare bank deposits and ensure payment records are properly maintained.
- Prepare accounting entries related to accounts receivable, general ledger accounts, and other business transactions.
- Support the establishment, maintenance, and implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures.
- Monitor and review accounting and system-generated reports for accuracy and completeness.
- Maintain and review inter-company transactions.
- Verify Accounts Receivable ageing reports.
- Review customer statements and perform customer reconciliations.
- Match accounts receivable ledgers with the General Ledger to ensure financial transactions are balanced and accurate.
- Record expenses not related to staff.
- Assist in explaining billing invoices and accounting policies to staff, vendors, and clients.
- Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies.
- Recommend, develop, and maintain financial databases, accounting systems, and manual filing systems.
- Provide input on handling financial data and reports within the company's automated financial systems.
- Coordinate with internal and external auditors during audit activities.
- Supervise and guide assistant accountants to ensure proper accounting practices are followed.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting, preferably in a similar Accounts Receivable role.
- Professional accounting qualification, membership, or completed/semi-completed accounting certification is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of accounts receivable, general ledger, reconciliations, invoicing, and month-end closing.
- Good knowledge of MS Office and computer systems.
- Knowledge of Oracle Financials is an added advantage.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with internal departments, vendors, clients, and auditors.
- Ability to read, write, and understand English.
- Arabic language knowledge is preferred.
The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, accurate, organized, and able to work well with different departments while maintaining strong financial controls and supporting the company's accounting requirements.
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are encouraged to apply or share their CV for consideration.
