Account Receivable Supervisor | Abu Dhabi, UAE

CMA CGM; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 223,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

CMA Terminals Khalifa Port invites an experienced Accounts Receivable professional to lead end-to-end AR activities, including Navis N4 Billing, invoicing, collections and reporting.

You will manage a small AR team, ensure billing accuracy, collaborate with Commercial, Operations and Finance, and implement process improvements while complying with UAE regulations. This role is on-site in the UAE with local employment terms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in accounting/finance with 7+ years in AR.
• Experience using accounting software / TOS ERP and MS Excel.
• Knowledge of UAE tax rules and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end AR cycle including Navis N4 Billing, invoicing and collections.
• Ensure billing accuracy, timely invoicing and cash collection.
• Act as SME for Navis N4 Billing and drive process improvements.
• Manage relationships with customers and coordinate with Commercial, Operations and Finance.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Navis N4 Billing

Excel

Team leadership

UAE tax regulations

Education

Bachelor Degree

Tools

Navis N4 Billing

Job description

CMA Terminals is a port operator used to develop, design, build, own and operate terminals and dry docks. CMA Terminals welcomes CMA CGM lines but also invites all shipping companies to develop terminals and offer a top quality service.

CMA Terminals Khalifa Port is a joint venture between CMA Terminals (70%) and Abu Dhabi Ports Group (30%). CMA CGM, through its subsidiaries CMA Terminals and Terminal Link, has developed significant expertise in port & terminal management. Over the past decade, its portfolio has considerably expanded to 52 terminal assets, achieving a total throughput of 37 million TEU in 2023 and ranking No. 8 according to Drewry Container Terminal Operator. Located at Khalifa Port, halfway between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, CMA Terminals Khalifa Port is perfectly positioned to facilitate easy access to local roads and highways.

Desired Candidate Profile:

1. Bachelor Degree qualification, with a work experience of 7 years or more, in Accounts Receivable, using accounting software / TOS ERP systems and MS Excel is essential for this role.
2. Experience of managing a small team will be an added advantage, along with knowledge of UAE tax regulations and compliance requirements. Ability to analyse financial data along with the ability to create and present detailed reports and provide insights and recommendations, will be also be beneficial.

Job Role and Responsibilities:

1. Accounts Receivable & Billing Management
   • Lead and oversee the end-to-end Accounts Receivable cycle, including Navis N4 Billing, invoice processing, credit checks, collections, and resolution of outstanding payments.
   • Ensure billing accuracy, timely invoicing, and effective cash collection in line with company policies and internal controls.
   • Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Navis N4 Billing, ensuring the effective use of the system, troubleshooting billing issues, and supporting continuous improvement of billing processes.
2. Customer & Stakeholder Management
   • Manage relationships with key customers, including negotiations related to delayed payments, disputes, and non-payment issues.
   • Collaborate closely with Commercial, Operations, Finance, and GBS teams to ensure billing accuracy and timely resolution of customer queries and disputes.
   • Ensure clear communication and effective coordination across all relevant stakeholders.
3. Reporting, Forecasting & Compliance
   • Prepare and present AR performance reports, aging analysis, collection forecasts, and key KPIs to senior management.
   • Develop monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad-hoc cash collection forecasts to support business planning and liquidity management.
   • Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, company policies and applicable regulatory requirements, while supporting month-end and year-end closing activities.
4. Team Leadership & Continuous Improvement
   • Manage, allocate and monitor the workload and performance of the Accounts Receivable team, ensuring delivery against departmental objectives.
   • Continuously monitor industry trends; support and train the GBS AR team and new joiners, while promoting knowledge sharing and best practices.
   • Identify opportunities to improve, automate and strengthen AR and Navis N4 Billing processes, controls, efficiency and customer experience.

**This role is open for local employment only.

**Salary package (local) & job title as per CMATK Internal Equity

**Please not that we do not offer schooling allowance
**Kindly note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

CMA Terminals is part of the successful CMA CGM Group, the world's 3rd largest container shipping company