WE ARE HIRING: HEAD OF ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLES
Location: Dubai, UAE
Employment Type: Full-time
We are seeking for an experienced and results-driven Head of Accounts Receivables to lead our accounts receivable and collections function, ensuring effective credit control, timely collections, and accurate financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee the accounts receivable and collections team.
- Manage customer billing, invoicing, payment allocation, and account reconciliations.
- Monitor outstanding receivables and ensure timely collection of overdue payments.
- Develop and implement effective collection strategies and credit control procedures.
- Prepare and review aging reports, collection forecasts, and receivables performance reports.
- Follow up with clients regarding outstanding payments and resolve billing disputes.
- Coordinate with project, commercial, and finance teams to ensure accurate and timely invoicing.
- Monitor customer credit limits and assess payment risks.
- Oversee monthly closing activities related to accounts receivable.
- Provide regular reports and recommendations to management regarding cash flow and collection
performance.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable accounting standards.
- Supervise, train, and support the accounts receivable team to achieve collection targets.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum 5–7 years of relevant accounting experience, including leadership or supervisory experience in accounts receivable.
- Experience in the construction or contracting industry is highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of credit control, collections, customer reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software or ERP systems.
- Excellent leadership, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple accounts and meet collection targets.
- Ability to work under pressure and coordinate effectively with different departments.