Assistant Manager - Finance Business Partner Accounts Receivable (6 months)

athGADLANG; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

athGADLANG is seeking an Assistant Manager - Finance Business Partner (Accounts Receivable) to lead AR activities, validate revenue recognition, and partner with Finance, Operations, Sales, and Shared Services.

The role focuses on improving cash collections, monitoring DSO, supporting month-end close, and delivering insightful AR reporting and dashboards using Excel and Power BI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, commerce or related discipline.
• Professional qualification (CA/CPA/ACCA/CMA or equivalent) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across Finance, Operations, Sales, Customer Care, Legal and Shared Services.
• Provide financial guidance on receivables, revenue and customer accounts; support collections and cash flow.
• Monitor AR balances, aging and write-off/recovery actions; improve DSO.
• Support IFRS revenue recognition and monthly/quarterly close activities.
• Prepare AR reports and dashboards; contribute to budgeting and forecasting.

Skills

AR Management

Revenue Recognition

IFRS Reporting

Credit Control

Financial Analysis

Financial Reporting

Budgeting & Forecasting

Cash Flow Management

VAT & Corporate Tax

ERP Systems

MS Excel

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance/Commerce

CA/CPA/ACCA/CMA or equivalent

Tools

ERP Systems

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Assistant Manager - Finance Business Partner (Accounts Receivable)

Job Purpose

Key Responsibilities Business Partnering

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders across Finance, Operations, Sales, Customer Care, Legal, and Shared Services.
• Support business units by providing financial advice and guidance on receivables, revenue, and customer account matters.
• Participate in business initiatives and cross-functional projects to support company objectives.
• Identify financial risks and recommend practical solutions to improve business performance.
• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders on financial policies, processes, and controls.

Accounts Receivable Management

• Oversee and monitor customer receivable balances on a regular basis.
• Review aging reports and ensure timely follow-up on overdue balances.
• Support collection activities and implement strategies to improve cash collections.
• Monitor customer payment behavior and identify collection risks.
• Review customer account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Evaluate bad debt provisions and recommend appropriate actions.
• Review and support write-off requests in accordance with company policies.
• Monitor and improve Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and other collection-related KPIs.

Revenue Recognition

• Review and validate revenue recognition calculations in accordance with IFRS requirements.
• Ensure accurate accounting treatment of customer transactions and contracts.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities.
• Review reconciliations relating to revenue and receivables.
• Identify and resolve revenue-related discrepancies and risks.
• Support management reporting requirements relating to revenue performance.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and review monthly Accounts Receivable reports.
• Analyze collection performance and outstanding receivable trends.
• Provide insightful commentary on financial performance and key risks.
• Prepare management reports and dashboards to support decision-making.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning activities.
• Perform variance analysis and recommend corrective actions where required.

Shared Services Coordination

• Collaborate with Shared Services teams to ensure efficient processing of Accounts Receivable activities.
• Monitor service delivery against agreed service levels.
• Resolve operational issues impacting collections and reporting.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of data received from Shared Services functions.
• Support continuous improvement and standardization initiatives.

Internal Controls & Governance

• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain strong financial controls across Accounts Receivable processes.
• Identify control weaknesses and recommend improvements.
• Ensure proper documentation and audit trails are maintained.
• Support governance initiatives and risk management activities.

Audit & Compliance

• Act as the primary contact for internal and external audit requests related to Accounts Receivable.
• Support audit fieldwork and provide required documentation.
• Ensure timely closure of audit observations and recommendations.
• Support compliance with IFRS, VAT, Corporate Tax, and company financial policies.

Process Improvement & Automation

• Identify opportunities for automation and process efficiencies.
• Support implementation of finance transformation projects.
• Improve reporting effectiveness through technology and system enhancements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen controls and operational efficiency.
• Support ERP upgrades, integrations, and system enhancement projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related discipline.
• CA, CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 5-8 years of relevant finance experience.
• Strong experience in Accounts Receivable, collections, and revenue accounting.
• Experience in business partnering and stakeholder management.
• Exposure to high-volume transaction environments.
• Experience with month-end close and financial reporting processes.
• Previous experience in real estate, construction, property development, or large corporate environments is advantageous.

Technical Skills

• Accounts Receivable Management
• Revenue Recognition
• IFRS Reporting
• Credit Control & Collections
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Reporting
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Cash Flow Management
• VAT & Corporate Tax Compliance
• ERP Systems
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Power BI or similar reporting tools