Accounts Receivable Accountant

Tactile Food Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company in Dubai seeks an experienced Account Receivable professional to manage incoming payments and customer account balances. Responsibilities include invoicing, tracking payments, and reconciling accounts. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of relevant experience, particularly in the hospitality or F&B sector in the UAE, and a Bachelor's degree in Finance. Strong leadership and attention to detail are essential for success in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Prior experience in a hospitality, restaurant group or F&B business in the UAE is essential.

Responsibilities

• Generate and issue customer invoices based on sales records.
• Record, track, and allocate received payments accurately.
• Follow up with clients and internal departments for timely collections.
• Reconcile customer statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor credit limits and elevate overdue balances as required.
• Prepare aging reports and collection forecasts.
• Liaise with Operations teams to verify billing accuracy.
• Support monthly closing activities and audits related to receivables.
• Maintain accurate records in digital and physical formats.
• Handle all sensitive data with confidentiality.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Excellent attention to details

Organized and capable of managing competing priorities

Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or a related field

Job description

Account Receivable is responsible for managing the companies incoming payments and customer account balances across the group. The role ensures timely collection, accurate invoicing, reconciliation of accounts and regular follow up with related stake holder internally or externally.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Generate and issue customer invoices based on sales records, contracts, or approved billing schedules.
• Record, track, and allocate received payments accurately against respective customer accounts.
• Follow up with clients and internal departments to ensure timely collection of outstanding receivables.
• Reconcile customer statements, resolve discrepancies, and provide support for any invoice-related inquiries.
• Monitor credit limits and payment terms, and elevate overdue balances to management as required.
• Prepare aging reports, collection forecasts, and monthly receivables summaries.
• Liaise with the Operations teams to verify billing accuracy and resolve billing issues.
• Support the team in monthly closing activities and audits related to receivables.
• Maintain accurate and complete records in both digital and physical formats.
• Uphold financial integrity and handle all sensitive data with confidentiality.
• Perform additional tasks relevant to the role / area of expertise as requested by the management to be able to achieve the objectives/commitments.

Work Experience

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Prior experience in a hospitality, restaurant group or F&B business in the UAE is essential.
• A relevant Bachelor's degree in Finance or a related field.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Excellent attention to details.
• Detail-oriented organized and capable of managing competing priorities.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.