Accounts Receivable Accountant Retail

AlFahim HQ; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail finance company in Dubai seeks an Accounts Receivable Manager. This role is responsible for managing the end-to-end accounts receivable function including billing, collections, and customer account reconciliation. The ideal candidate will have 1–5 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, and strong technical skills in Microsoft Excel and accounting software like SAP or Oracle. This position offers competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a dynamic finance team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1–5+ years of Accounts Receivable experience preferred.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, reporting).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue invoices accurately and timely.
• Monitor customer accounts for late payments.
• Reconcile customer account statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end closing activities relating to receivables.
• Ensure processes follow company policies and UAE VAT requirements.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Accounts Receivable experience

ERP / Accounting software experience

Understanding of UAE VAT

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Oracle

QuickBooks

Focus

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Job Purpose

Responsible for managing the end-to-end accounts receivable (AR) function within a busy retail finance team, ensuring accurate billing, timely collections, customer account reconciliation, and support for cash-flow optimization. This role helps reduce overdue receivables, maintain strong customer relationships, and support financial reporting in compliance with UAE accounting standards and VAT rules.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounts Receivable Operations
   • Prepare, issue, and post invoices accurately and timely for retail customers based on contracts, sales data, and agreed terms.
   • Record and apply customer payments (cash, bank transfers, credit cards, etc.) correctly in the accounting system.
   • Maintain day-to-day AR ledger and ensure customer accounts are up-to-date.
2. Collections & Credit Monitoring
   • Monitor customer accounts for late payments and overdue balances; initiate collections follow-up via calls and emails.
   • Support credit assessments and verify customers’ creditworthiness for retail accounts.
3. Reconciliation & Record Keeping
   • Reconcile customer account statements and resolve discrepancies.
   • Prepare and review AR aging reports and ensure accuracy.
   • Maintain detailed and organized documentation (invoices, receipts, emails).
4. Dispute & Inquiry Management
   • Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies or customer queries promptly.
   • Work closely with sales, customer service, or store teams to clarify issues affecting payments.
5. Reporting & Month-End Support
   • Assist with month-end closing activities relating to receivables.
   • Prepare AR summaries and contribute to financial reports for management review.
6. Compliance & Controls
   • Ensure receivables processes follow company policies, internal controls, and UAE VAT requirements.
   • Support internal or external audits by providing AR documentation and explanations.

Qualifications & Skills

Minimum Education

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

Experience

• Usually 1–5+ years of Accounts Receivable experience — retail or related industries preferred.

Technical Skills

• Strong Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, reporting).
• ERP / Accounting software experience (SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, Focus, Microsoft Dynamix etc.) is a plus.
• Good understanding of UAE VAT and accounting standards