Accounts Receivable Accountant

Capital Motion UAE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance firm in the UAE is seeking a Receivable Accountant responsible for managing the full Accounts Receivable cycle. Key duties include invoicing, collections, reconciliations, and compliance with internal financial controls and UAE VAT regulations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, 3-5 years of experience, and strong analytical skills. This role requires attention to detail and efficiency, contributing to the firm's financial accuracy and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in Accounts Receivable or general accounting.
• Experience in hospitality, F&B, or high-volume customer billing is preferred.
• Strong understanding of AR processes and UAE VAT rules.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full Accounts Receivable cycle and ensure timely billing.
• Reconcile balances and prepare collection reports.
• Follow up with clients for outstanding payments.

Skills

Strong analytical and numerical skills

High accuracy and attention to detail

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Proficiency in MS Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP)

Problem-solving mindset and initiative

Education

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

Tools

QuickBooks

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Position Summary

The Receivable Accountant is responsible for managing the full Accounts Receivable (AR) cycle, ensuring timely billing, accurate recording of revenue, and prompt collection of outstanding balances. The role supports the Finance Department by maintaining accurate customer accounts, reconciling balances, preparing collection reports, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring compliance with company policies and UAE financial regulations. The Receivable Accountant also plays a key role in revenue verification, month‑end closing, and audit support.

Billing Revenue Recording

• Prepare, verify, and issue invoices to customers in accordance with contracts and approved rates.
• Ensure accurate posting of revenue transactions into the accounting system.
• Coordinate with Operations/Sales teams to verify revenue entries, event billing, promotions, and discounts.
• Monitor and track daily sales reports and reconcile with system data.

Accounts Receivable Management

• Maintain accurate customer accounts and ensure all transactions are properly recorded.
• Monitor outstanding balances and follow up on overdue accounts in a timely manner.
• Prepare customer statements, send reminders, and escalate pending issues when necessary.
• Ensure proper allocation of customer payments (cash, credit card, bank transfers).

Collections Customer Coordination

• Follow up with clients to collect outstanding payments within agreed credit terms.
• Address billing disputes or discrepancies and coordinate with internal departments to resolve issues.
• Maintain strong professional relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.

Reconciliation Reporting

• Perform regular reconciliation of customer accounts and aging reports.
• Investigate and clear unidentified or unallocated receipts.
• Prepare weekly and monthly AR aging reports for management review.
• Support the Finance Manager with cashflow forecasting related to receivables.

Compliance Audit Support

• Ensure all postings and documents comply with internal financial controls.
• Verify that invoices meet UAE VAT requirements and ensure proper VAT treatment.
• Provide documentation and support during internal and external audits.
• Maintain proper filing of invoices, supporting documents, and correspondences.

General Accounting Support

• Assist with bank reconciliations by validating deposits against invoices.
• Support revenue analysis and reporting as requested by management.
• Participate in month‑end closing activities, including AR accruals and adjustments.
• Collaborate with the Finance team on process improvements and system enhancements.

Qualifications

Qualifications Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in Accounts Receivable or general accounting.
• Experience in hospitality, F B, or high‑volume customer billing is preferred.
• Strong understanding of AR processes, UAE VAT rules, and basic accounting principles.
• Experience with accounting/ERP software (QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, or similar).

Skills Competencies

• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• High accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Strong customer‑handling and follow‑up abilities
• Proficiency in MS Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, reporting tools)
• Ability to work independently and manage high volumes of transactions
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills
• Problem‑solving mindset and initiative

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timeliness and accuracy of invoice processing
• Reduction of overdue receivables
• Collection efficiency and adherence to credit terms
• Accuracy of customer account reconciliations
• Compliance with internal controls and VAT regulations
• Audit readiness with minimal observations
• Contribution to month‑end closing timelines

Additional Information

• Please ensure you are willing and able to work within the Abu Dhabi area before applying.