Assistant Manager - Accounts Receivables

Deyaar Community Management; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management firm in Dubai seeks an Assistant Manager – Receivables to lead the accounts receivable function across multiple business units. The role involves ensuring compliance with RERA and Mollak regulations, monitoring receivable activities, and managing a team for optimal operational efficiency. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Accounting/Finance, relevant certifications, and 5 to 10 years of experience in accounting, particularly in property and community management. Competitive remuneration and development opportunities provided.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of experience in accounting with at least 5 years in a management role.
• Experience in property management and community management.
• Strong understanding of VAT treatment and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end accounts receivable function across multiple business units.
• Ensure compliance with RERA and Mollak regulations.
• Prepare periodic receivables reports and support cash flow forecasting.
• Resolve queries regarding receivables with landlords, tenants, and owners.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Reporting

Compliance

Customer Relationship Management

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Professional Certification (CPA, CMA, ACCA)

Tools

ERP Systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Yardi)

Job description

The Assistant Manager – Receivables is responsible for leading and managing the end-to-end accounts receivable function across multiple business units. The role oversees service charge billing, chilled water billing and collection, reconciliation of landlord and owner accounts, and ensures accurate, timely financial reporting. The position also ensures full compliance with RERA/Mollak regulations while fostering strong client relationships and supporting operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, manage, and reconcile accounts receivable for landlords, tenants, owners, and service users. Supervise the receivables process for property management and Owners Association (Community Management. Monitor outstanding balances and follow up on overdue accounts through structured collection strategies.
• Ensure timely issuance of invoices, credit notes, and statements of accounts to tenants, owners, and community members. Review aging reports, identify high-risk accounts, and elevate issues to management as required. Manage adjustments, waivers, and late fee considerations in line with company policy.
• Ensure receivables operations are fully compliant with RERA, Mollak, and other applicable UAE regulatory frameworks. Support documentation for RERA audits, service charge justifications, and dispute resolutions. Maintain proper recordkeeping for statutory and internal audit purposes.
• Prepare periodic receivables reports including aging analysis, collection efficiency, and variance reports. Support cash flow forecasting by providing accurate receivable projections. Analyse receivables trends and recommend process improvements to reduce delinquency rates.
• Liaise with landlords, tenants, and owners to resolve queries regarding receivables. Coordinate with property management, community management, and billing teams to ensure accurate invoicing and collections. Support customer service teams in responding to billing disputes or discrepancies.
• Oversee receivable entries in ERP/finance systems, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Work with IT/Finance Systems to streamline invoicing, payment gateways, and online collections.
• Identify and implement improvements in receivables management, billing, and reporting processes. Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Support automation initiatives and digital transformation for billing and collection processes.
• Responsible for managing and monitoring team's performance, setting clear targets and implementing professional development initiatives to ensure continuous growth and success within the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Post Degree Certifications such as CPA, CMA, ACCA or equivalent professional certification
• 5 to 10 Years of experience in Accounting, with 5 years experience managing a team.
• Experience in Property Management and Community Management (Owner's Association)
• Hands‑on experience with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Yardi, or similar) for billing, payment posting, receivable tracking, and reporting.
• Strong grasp of VAT treatment related to customer invoices, output VAT compliance, and adherence to FTA regulations.