Accounts Receivable Accountant

ACTION International Services LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Receivable Accountant to manage all accounts receivable transactions and analyze credit information for clients. This role involves maintaining billing systems, preparing month-end reports, and collaborating with sales and credit control teams. The ideal candidate will have a degree in accounting and at least two years of relevant experience. You will develop models to predict trends in accounts receivable and assist in collection activities. Join this dynamic team and contribute to the financial success of the organization while honing your skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Degree level educated in accounting with minimum 2 years of experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain billing system and record all accounts receivable transactions.
• Prepare month-end reconciliations and analyze revenue and aging reports.

Skills

Accounting

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Microsoft Applications

Decision Making

Time Management

Education

Degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Receivable Accountant will handle accounting works and analysis for all accounts receivable related transactions and analyze credit information for new and existing clients, measure outstanding and overdue debt from client portfolio. The role will provide financial and administrative services that facilitates for accurate and timely recording of receivable related transactions and preparation of periodic reports.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES / ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Maintain and ensure up-to-date billing system in coordination with project coordinators/invoicing personnel and hire desk.
• Record sales invoices, receipt vouchers, credit notes, debit notes and other accounting transactions related to accounts receivable.
• Ensure payments are correctly allocated to the appropriate account and against the appropriate invoices.
• Prepare month-end reconciliations and reports, journal vouchers, ensure completeness of month-end files and maintain all AR related document files.
• Prepare and produce analysis on, e.g. revenue, aging reports, overdue reports, cockpit charts/graphs, others.
• Maintain revenue, collection and accounts receivable customers master file.
• Work as a link between Credit Control Team and the Sales Team.
• Handle assessment/evaluation procedure to establish credit worthiness of ACTION clients (new and existing) by liaising with credit bureau and other authorized agencies.
• Establish correct due dates and payment terms with the Sales team.
• Calculate status on overdue and delinquent accounts, and establish reasons for the delay in contract payment.
• Develop models to predict patterns and trends in AR and credit flow.
• Prepare credit reports and presentations in direct liaison with Credit Control Manager.
• Stay informed about legal and market-risk-related issues involved in the approval of the credit.
• Assist in collection activities and procedures whenever necessary.
• Prepare all other adhoc reports as required from time to time.
• Carry out other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by the line manager or Head of Department.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Degree level educated in the area of accounting.
• Minimum 2 years of accounting experience, preferably in accounts receivable.
• Ability to communicate effectively and must possess good interpersonal skills.
• Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment in dealing and resolving issues.
• Ability to prioritize workloads, can work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Good organization skills, with a keen attention to detail and accuracy with excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications.
• Excellent team skills with an ability to work effectively across variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge on international Accounting standards as GAAP, IFRS etc.