Accountant - Accounts Receivable, Collections, & Credit Control

SaveFast Training Academy; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training academy in the UAE seeks an Accountant specializing in Accounts Receivables and Credit Control. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting and 4-6 years of relevant experience. This role offers growth potential and requires strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in Accounts Receivable or credit control.
• Proficient in accounting software, especially in ZOHO.

Responsibilities

• Generate and send accurate customer invoices on time.
• Monitor customer accounts for non-payments and delayed payments.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly AR and collection status reports.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Analytical Thinking

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Postgraduate level accounting qualification

Tools

ZOHO

Excel

Google Sheets

Word

PPT

Job description

Company Profile

SaveFast is a Professional Training & Development Academy with over 200 courses, both mandatory and elective, catered to B2B, B2C, and B2G in all industries, with offices in the UAE, KSA, and business operations in the wider geographical region. SaveFast, who is an innovative trailblazer in the regional L&D market, is a business partner to international awarding bodies and holds exclusivity to leaders in the global Market.

Job Profile:

We are looking to recruit an Accountant specialized in Accounts Receivables, Collections & Credit Control to join our fast-paced Training Academy. The ideal candidate should be qualified with bachelor's degree in finance/accounting, with postgraduate level accounting qualification and at experienced in accounts receivables collections and credit control.

You need to have a strong grasp of all accounting functions with strong effective communication skills. The collections role demands you to be authoritative, accurate, numerically astute, detail-oriented, a good problem-solver with sharp analytical thinking whilst working with integrity with a firm work ethic. You should be extremely organized with strong time management skills and a keen desire to embrace autonomy to get the work done to the highest standard.

This role has growth potential and is ideal for professionals determined to carve a strong career path in accounting within our organization.

Responsibilities

• Generate and send accurate customer invoices on time.
• Issuing Proforma invoices for advance payment.
• Record and reconcile incoming payments (bank transfers, cheques, Tabby, Stripe, etc.) in Zoho.
• Maintain up-to-date records of accounts receivable transactions.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to payments or invoices
• Monitor customer accounts for non-payments, delayed payments, and other irregularities.
• Prepare AR aging reports and assist in monthly closing activities.
• Review customer credit applications and assist in setting credit limits.
• Regularly evaluate customer creditworthiness in collaboration with the Finance Manager.
• Follow up on overdue payments through emails, calls, and formal notices.
• Escalate delinquent accounts for legal or further recovery action, if required.
• Communicate professionally with customers regarding payment terms and credit issues.
• Follow up on deals, Quotations, Purchase orders with sales team and customers.
• Reported to finance manager and management.

Reporting & Compliance:

• Prepare daily| weekly and monthly AR and collection status reports.
• Assist in internal and external audits by providing relevant documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company credit policies and accounting standards.

Qualification and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4-6 years of experience in Accounts Receivable or credit control.
• Proficient in accounting software specially in ZOHO. -
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with Google Sheets, Excel, Word and PPT.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in credit risk assessment or collections.
• Knowledge of local tax and financial regulations (e.g., VAT if applicable).