Accountant - Revenue / AR, Finance - Maritime & Shipping Cluster

AD Ports Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A maritime services company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant – Revenue/AR to manage financial records related to billing and collections. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, at least 5 years of experience in the UAE shipping industry, and familiarity with Charter Party Agreements. Proficiency in Oracle Fusion and knowledge of IFRS are preferred. The role offers the opportunity to work closely with internal and external stakeholders for effective financial management.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience, preferably within the UAE shipping industry.
• Knowledge of IFRS, including revenue recognition and expense accruals.
• Experience in general accounting and tax.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue invoices as per Charter Party Agreements.
• Monitor and record payments and receipts, ensuring accurate records.
• Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Billing

Charter Party Agreements

Revenue Tracking

Collections

General Ledger

Audit Support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification (preferred)

Tools

Oracle Fusion

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accountant – Revenue/AR to join our Shipping & Transshipment team within the Maritime Cluster. If you have solid experience in accounts receivable, billing, and shipping industry finance, and you’re confident working with charter party agreements, revenue tracking, and collections — we want to hear from you.

About the Maritime Cluster

AD Ports Group’s Maritime & Shipping Cluster is led by Noatum Maritime, a globally connected agile entity operating across multiple countries. With a fleet of over 250 vessels and decades of expertise, Noatum Maritime offers a diverse portfolio of services delivering “everything you need on the seas.”

Job Purpose

To prepare, review, and maintain financial records with a specific focus on revenue and accounts receivable, ensuring accuracy, compliance with standards, and alignment with shipping industry practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue invoices as per Charter Party Agreements until vessel redelivery.
• Track and recharge expenses incurred on behalf of charterers.
• Maintain Statements of Account (SOA) from vessel delivery to redelivery.
• Monitor and record payments and receipts, ensuring accurate records.
• Ensure daily transactions are recorded and aligned with General Ledger codes.
• Monitor vessel-wise and voyage-wise revenue.
• Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Integrate data into Fusion and support audit processes.
• Minimize Finance Report Error rate and support timely collections.

Knowledge & Skills

Educational & Technical Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Preferred: ACA, ACCA, or CIMA part or full qualification.
• IFRS knowledge (including revenue recognition, expense accruals, etc.).
• Experience with Charter Party Agreements and shipping finance.
• Familiarity with Oracle Fusion or similar software.

Language Skills

• English (mandatory), Arabic (preferred)

Years of Experience

• At least 5 years, preferably within the UAE shipping industry.

Nature of Experience

• General Accounting, Revenue/AR, Billing, Tax, Bank Reconciliation, Chartering

Key Interactions

• Internal:
  • Work with Commercial, Technical, Ops, Marketing, HR teams for invoice management and technical clarifications.
  • Collaborate with Cluster and Corporate Finance for reporting/audit.
• External:
  • Engage with Charterers, Customers, Ship Managers for revenue and collections.