Finance Assistant – Accounts Receivable | CIS Market

Pure Escapes; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pure Escapes, a luxury travel wholesaler, seeks a Finance Assistant (Accounts Receivable) in Dubai to manage payments, reconciliations and partner accounts across CIS markets.

You will monitor balances, issue statements, and support credit control while coordinating with Finance, Reservations and Operations. Fluent English and Ukrainian or Russian are essential for daily communication with international partners.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts receivable and credit control.
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Excel and accounting software; NetSuite or Xero a plus.
• Excellent communication for timely payments and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Record, allocate and reconcile incoming payments.
• Monitor outstanding balances and follow up with partners.
• Prepare account statements, reminders and balance confirmations.
• Resolve payment discrepancies and allocation queries.
• Support month-end reconciliations and audits.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Credit control

Excel

NetSuite

Xero

English (fluent)

Russian or Ukrainian (written)

Education

Finance/Accounting degree

Tools

NetSuite

Xero

Accounting software

Job description

Pure Escapes is a leading luxury travel wholesaler, partnering with exceptional hotels and resorts across the Maldives, Seychelles, UAE, South Africa and Thailand. Our international partners rely on our expertise, personalised service and commitment to excellence.

We are looking for a detail-oriented Finance Assistant specialising in Accounts Receivable to join our Finance team in Dubai, supporting partners across our CIS market.

This role combines accurate financial administration with daily partner communication. You will help ensure payments are received on time, allocated correctly and reflected accurately in partner accounts, working closely with our Finance, Reservations and Operations teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Record, allocate and reconcile incoming payments accurately and promptly.
• Monitor outstanding balances and follow up with partners against agreed payment deadlines.
• Prepare and share account statements, payment reminders and balance confirmations.
• Resolve payment discrepancies, unidentified receipts and allocation queries.
• Support credit control by monitoring payment terms and escalating overdue accounts.
• Check sales invoices and issue payment receipts as required.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date partner account records.
• Work closely with Reservations and Operations to confirm payment status and resolve booking-related queries.
• Prepare accounts receivable reports, including aged balances and collection updates.
• Support month-end reconciliations and audits, ensuring clear supporting documentation.

What We Are Looking For

• Previous experience in accounts receivable, credit control or a similar finance role.
• A sound understanding of accounting principles and reconciliation processes.
• Strong numerical skills and a high level of accuracy when handling financial data.
• Confident use of Excel and accounting software; experience with NetSuite or Xero is an advantage.
• Clear, professional communication and the confidence to follow up on payments tactfully and consistently.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive approach to resolving discrepancies and following tasks through to completion.
• Fluent English and Ukranian or Russian, both written and spoken, are essential for daily communication with our international partners. Ukrainian language skills are an advantage.

Additional Advantages

• Experience in the travel, tourism or hospitality industry.
• Experience handling international payments and multi-currency accounts.
• A degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related discipline.