Senior Accountant - Accounts Receivable | Finance Department

American University of Sharjah; Sharjah; On-site; AED 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a Senior Accountant for Accounts Receivable to manage daily financial operations. This role involves ensuring accurate data entry, coordinating with various departments, and maintaining financial records. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills, with a focus on customer service and teamwork. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will contribute to the financial health of the institution and support its mission of educational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting is required.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in accounting or finance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate data entries and maintain records for student accounts.
• Coordinate with internal partners for invoicing and payment follow-ups.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Analytical skills

Customer service experience

Time management skills

Problem-solving abilities

Ability to handle customers under pressure

Flexibility and willingness to work outside regular hours

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance / Accounting

Master’s degree in finance/accounting or professional qualification (ACCA / CIMA / CPA / ACA / CMA)

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Senior Accountant - Accounts Receivable will support the Assistant Manager – Accounts Receivable by performing the day-to-day activities in the Accounts Receivable function of the Finance Department.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure all queries from students and/or their representatives are attended to and clarified in a timely and sufficient manner.
• Ensure that all day-to-day data entries are accurately recorded and booked in the students' accounts, including payments, deferments, financial holds, document release holds, etc.
• Ensure that all charges are properly booked to the students' accounts and perform periodic reconciliations to maintain healthy records.
• Coordinate with internal business partners to issue invoices and follow up on their payments.
• Follow up on payments for invoices issued to customers, sponsors, and business partners, and generate related reports as required.
• Maintain signed contracts and coordinate with Procurement for outlets on campus, handling all their financial matters, including issuing invoices, maintaining sales records, and following up on payments.
• Coordinate with the scholarship office, the Exchange Students Office, sponsor representatives, and outlets on campus to ensure that all issues are promptly addressed.
• Maintain the registration periods through coordination and cooperation with other sections in Finance, as well as other departments at AUS.
• Assist the AR Assistant Manager with accounts receivable aging analysis and other reports/analysis.
• Update the ODAA invoice payment status report monthly and communicate it to the ODAA office.
  
  

Qualifications And Skills Required

• Bachelor’s degree in related field: Finance / Accounting
• Master’s degree in finance/accounting or professional accounting Qualification (ACCA / CIMA / CPA / ACA /CMA)
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (Arabic is a must)
• Familiarity with ERP systems
• Strong analytical skills
• Experience in credit management
• Customer service experience
• Ability to handle customers under pressure
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work under pressure
• Capacity to multitask and meet deadlines
• Punctuality
• Teamwork and collaboration skills
• Flexibility and willingness to work outside regular working hours
  
  

Preferred Qualifications And Skills

• Master’s degree in finance/accounting and professional accounting Qualification (ACCA / CIMA / CPA / ACA /CMA)
• 6 years of relevant experience in a university
  
  

How To Apply

• Interested applicants should fill out the form.
• AUS alumni are encouraged to apply. Applicants who do not meet specified requirements will not be shortlisted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• AUS is an equal opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, disability or marital status. Opportunities for employment are based solely upon one’s qualifications.