Accounts Receivable Specialist

The Greater Change; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and contracting group in the UAE is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to manage client billing, collections, and reconciliation. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 3-7 years of relevant experience, ideally in the construction industry. The chosen candidate will also have hands-on experience with ERP systems and strong skills in MS Excel. A competitive salary and benefits package will be provided.

Benefits

Compliance with Labour Law

Internal Company Policies Benefits

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience in Accounts Receivable, ideally in Construction/Contracting.
• Strong understanding of billing and collections processes.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet collection deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Generate customer invoices and ensure timely submission as per contract terms.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up with clients.
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Billing processes

Client communication

Reconciliation

ERP systems

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Tally

Job description

About the Role

We are hiring an Accounts Receivable Specialist for a leading construction and contracting group in the UAE. The role involves managing client billing, collections, reconciliation, and coordinating with internal project teams to ensure accurate revenue recording.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate customer invoices and ensure timely submission as per contract terms.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up with clients to ensure prompt collections.
• Reconcile customer accounts, resolve discrepancies, and maintain accurate ledgers.
• Coordinate with project, contracts, and finance teams for billing-related documentation.
• Prepare monthly ageing reports and highlight overdue accounts.
• Assist in month-end closing and revenue reporting.
• Review contracts, variations, and payment certificates for billing accuracy.
• Maintain records of receipts, credit notes, retention payments, and advance adjustments.
• Support audits by providing AR schedules and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and company financial policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3-7 years of experience in Accounts Receivable, ideally within Construction/Contracting.
• Strong understanding of billing, collections, and revenue processes.
• Hands‑on experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Tally, etc.).
• Strong MS Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Table, Reconciliation).
• Excellent communication and client follow-up skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet collection deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• UAE construction/contracting experience.
• Experience handling project-based billing and WIP.
• Knowledge of retention, variations, and milestone‑based invoicing.

Benefits

• Monthly Salary: AED 8,000 - 12,000 along with additional benefits in accordance with Labour Law and Internal Company Policy.