Head Receivables, Revenue & Collections

Abu Dhabi Airports; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aviation sector is seeking a strategic finance leader for the role of Head – Receivables, Revenue & Collections. This key position will manage the entire Order-to-Cash lifecycle and enhance financial performance across Abu Dhabi Airports. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in financial operations and team leadership, with a focus on compliance and performance optimization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in finance with expertise in revenue and collections.
• Proven track record in managing Accounts Receivable teams.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and credit/collection policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end billing and collections process.
• Supervise Accounts Receivable team and drive performance management.
• Ensure compliance and accurate billing for revenue contracts.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Performance improvement

Financial operations optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA, CMA or equivalent certification

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Abu Dhabi Airports is seeking a results-driven and strategic finance leader to join our Finance Division as Head – Receivables, Revenue & Collections. This key leadership role will oversee the full Order-to-Cash (O2C) lifecycle across our airport network, including Aeronautical and Non-Aeronautical billing. You will play a critical role in ensuring timely invoicing, robust collections, financial reporting, and customer account accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end billing and collections process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely cash flow.
• Supervise the Accounts Receivable (AR) team and support performance management across the section.
• Oversee all revenue contracts from a finance perspective to ensure compliance, accurate charging, and cost coverage.
• Improve DSO (Days Sales Outstanding) and collection performance.
• Coordinate closely with internal stakeholders (Legal, Commercial, Contracts, etc.) and external parties (airlines, banks, financial institutions).
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly closings for AR, billing, and cash modules.
• Conduct reconciliations, manage intercompany confirmations, and ensure accounting entries are up to date.
• Support ERP enhancements, automation projects, and process improvement initiatives.
• Handle customer queries, statements of account, and credit risk assessments.
• Collaborate with auditors and support legal action when necessary for debt recovery.
• Participate in corporate audits and contribute to group-level initiatives.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in finance, with strong expertise in revenue, invoicing, and collections.
• Professional certification such as CPA, CMA, or equivalent is strongly preferred.
• Advanced MS Excel skills; proficient in Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and credit/collection policies.
• Proven track record in managing AR teams and optimizing financial operations.

Core Competencies

• Strategic and analytical thinking
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• High accountability and adaptability
• Ability to drive performance and improve financial processes
• Team leadership with a focus on development and Emiratization

Join us and play a key role in optimizing Abu Dhabi Airports' financial performance while supporting world-class airport operations.