Accounts Receivable Accountant

American University of Sharjah; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The American University of Sharjah seeks an Accountant for the Accounts Receivable function within the Finance Department. This role entails responding to inquiries, maintaining accurate records, and coordinating financial matters, requiring strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of relevant experience required.
• Proficiency in Arabic is mandatory.
• Experience in credit management and customer service valued.

Responsibilities

• Respond to inquiries from students and manage accounts.
• Process student refunds according to AUS policies.
• Coordinate financial matters with various departments and stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Master’s Degree in Finance or Accounting (preferred)

Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, CPA)

Tools

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

The Accountant – Accounts Receivable shall provide support to the Assistant Manager – Accounts Receivable in carrying out the daily activities and responsibilities of the Accounts Receivable (AR) function within the Finance Department.

Job Responsibilities

• Respond to all inquiries from students and/or their authorized representatives in a timely and appropriate manner, whether received via telephone, email, or in-person visits to the campus.
• Ensure that all daily data entries are accurately recorded in students’ accounts, including but not limited to payments, deferments, financial holds, and document release holds
• Maintain oversight of registration periods through effective coordination and collaboration with other sections within the Finance Department, as well as with other departments across the university.
• Process student refunds in accordance with established AUS policies and procedures.
• Prepare and issue 'To Whom It May Concern' letters for submission to external official entities, as required.
• Maintain and comprehend mutually signed contracts for sponsors, outlets, and IXO programs, and handle all their financial matters, including issuing invoices, maintaining records of required financial documents as per the terms of the signed agreements, and addressing all their requests and queries.
• Follow up on invoice payments from outlets, sponsors, and IXO programs, and generate related reports as required.
• Coordinate all financial matters with the Scholarship Office, Exchange Students Office, Procurement, sponsor representatives, and campus outlets to ensure timely resolution of all issues.

Qualifications and Skills Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with proficiency in Arabic being mandatory.
• Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Demonstrated strong analytical skills and a solid analytical background.
• Experience in credit management or credit-related functions.
• Experience in customer service.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Effective time management skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Effective time management skills.
• Demonstrated punctuality and reliability.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Master’s Degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Minimum of three years’ relevant experience in a university setting.
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, CPA, ACA, CMA).

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.