Job Title: Accounts Receivable Accountant
Department: Finance
Reports To: Credit Control Manager
Job Purpose
The Accounts Receivable Accountant is responsible for managing and maintaining the company's receivables ledger, ensuring timely collection of outstanding payments, accurate invoicing, reconciliation of customer accounts, and supporting effective credit control operations in line with company policies and UAE regulations.
Key Responsibilities
1. Accounts Receivable Management
- Generate and issue accurate customer invoices, credit notes, and debit notes.
- Ensure all invoices are supported by approved delivery notes and relevant documentation.
- Record and allocate customer payments accurately in the accounting system.
- Maintain up-to-date customer account statements.
2. Collections & Follow-up
- Monitor customer aging reports and follow up on overdue accounts.
- Coordinate with customers regarding outstanding balances and payment schedules.
- Escalate long outstanding or disputed accounts to the Credit Control Manager.
- Support the preparation of collection forecasts and reports.
3. Reconciliation & Reporting
- Perform regular reconciliation of customer accounts.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies in billing or payments.
- Prepare weekly and monthly receivable reports.
- Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities related to AR.
4. Credit Control Support
- Support the Credit Control Manager in monitoring customer credit limits.
- Assist in reviewing customer credit applications and documentation.
- Ensure compliance with internal credit policies and procedures.
5. Compliance & Documentation
- Ensure compliance with UAE VAT regulations in invoicing and documentation.
- Maintain organized records of invoices, payment receipts, and correspondence.
- Support internal and external audits by providing required AR documentation.
6. Coordination
- Coordinate with Sales, Logistics, and Operations departments to resolve billing disputes.
- Communicate effectively with customers regarding account-related matters.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 24 years of experience in Accounts Receivable or Credit Control (preferably in the trading/FMCG industry).
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and receivable processes.
- Good understanding of UAE VAT regulations.
- Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems and MS Excel.
- Strong communication and follow-up skills.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
