Accounts Receivable Specialist

FMCG Confidential; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

FMCG Confidential in Dubai seeks an experienced Senior AR Specialist to drive accurate month-end closing, reconcile sub-ledgers, and support provisions and credit loss calculations. You will manage customer payments for key accounts, resolve discrepancies, and ensure thorough documentation.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, 5–7 years of AR experience including 2 years in a senior capacity, and hands-on experience with Oracle or SAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required; CPA/CMA advantageous.
• 5–7 years of AR experience with at least 2 years in a senior AR role.
• Strong knowledge of AR, collections, reconciliations and month-end closing.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end closing activities: AR sub-ledger reconciliation, provisions/expected credit loss support, and GL tie-outs.
• Reconcile customer payments and manage payment-related queries for key accounts including major retail and e-commerce customers.
• Resolve payment discrepancies, short payments, deductions and disputes; maintain supporting documentation.
• Perform and manage intercompany reconciliations, ensuring accuracy with group entities.
• Monitor AR ageing report to ensure timely collections and address overdue accounts.
• Handle Letters of Credit (LCs) and Bank Guarantees (BGs) timely and track documentation.
• Conduct regular customer balance confirmations and maintain AR-related agreements documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive, self-driven

Organized & analytical

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/CMA (advantage)

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Job description

What You’ll Do:

• Perform month-end closing activities: AR sub-ledger reconciliation, provisions/expected credit loss support, and GL tie-outs.


• Reconcile customer payments and manage payment-related queries for key accounts, including major retail and e-commerce customers.


• Resolve payment discrepancies, short payments, deductions, and disputes; maintain proper supporting documentation.


• Perform and manage intercompany reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and alignment with group entities.


• Manage and monitor the AR ageing report to ensure timely collections and proactively address overdue accounts.


• Ensure timely handling and tracking of Letters of Credit (LCs), and Bank Guarantees (BGs).


• Conduct regular customer balance confirmations and maintain comprehensive documentation of all AR-related agreements.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA/CMA is an advantage.


• 5–7 years of relevant experience, including at least 2 years in a senior AR role.


• Advanced Excel skills and hands-on experience with Oracle and/or SAP.


• Strong knowledge of AR, collections, reconciliations, and month-end closing.

You’ll Love This Role If You Are:

• Passionate about numbers and financial accuracy.


• Proactive, self-driven, and accountable.


• Highly organised, analytical, and solution-oriented, with strong attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.