Invoice Controller

Talent Bridge HR Consultancy Dubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading shipping and chartering business in Dubai is seeking an experienced Invoice Controller. The role involves overseeing accounts receivable and invoice management, requiring expertise in SAP operations and financial reporting. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring process excellence within the finance department.

Benefits

Health insurance

Paid annual leave

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in accounting within shipping or chartering.
• Proven experience with SAP and SoftMar systems.
• Excellent knowledge of financial reporting and banking flows.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts receivable management and invoice processing.
• Manage and verify invoices in SAP, ensuring documentation accuracy.
• Generate reports and support finance teams with monthly reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Finance

Degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

SoftMar

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Invoice Controller Shipping & Finance Controller Jobs in Dubai

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Shipping, Chartering, Finance

Reports To: Finance Manager

Salary (tax-free): Please fill in your expectation in the application.

About the Role:

Our client is seeking an experienced Invoice Controller to oversee accounts receivable management and invoice processing for a leading shipping and chartering business in Dubai. The role requires expertise in SAP shipping operations and banking flows, with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and financial reporting. This is a key position within the finance department, supporting process excellence and operational integrity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Register and manage all incoming invoices from head owners, agents, brokers, and bunker companies.
• Verify and park invoices in SAP after operator approval, ensuring all supporting documentation is accurately archived.
• Reconcile balances between PDAs and FDAs, settling with counterparties as required.
• Input disbursement proformas, final DAs, and bunker invoices into SoftMar and SAP systems.
• Review hire, freight, demurrage, sundry, and broker commission invoices, ensuring proper calculation and compliance.
• Maintain organized documentation (electronic and hard copy) in secure company databases and file servers.
• Follow up on overdue accounts receivable, confirm value dates, and prepare weekly AR reports.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and disputes in coordination with agents and counterparties.
• Support finance and accounting teams with monthly and annual closings, data reconciliation, and ad hoc projects.
• Ensure compliance with VAT regulations for all posted and received documents.
• Assist with tender preparations, contracts, and bank clearing processes.
• Generate reports and provide updates to management via SAP and internal systems.

Candidate Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting roles within the shipping or chartering sector, focusing on invoice control and accounts receivable.
• Proven experience with SAP and SoftMar systems.
• Excellent knowledge of banking flows, payment factories, and financial reporting.
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to work under pressure and deadlines.
• Analytical thinking with a systematic approach to problem-solving and data analysis.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Fluency in English required.

Benefits & Compensation:

• Competitive tax-free salary (based on experience)
• Health insurance, paid annual leave, and other benefits
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

Similar Job Titles in Dubai:

• Invoice Controller
• Accounts Receivable Specialist
• Finance Controller Shipping
• Shipping Accountant

How to Apply:

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About Us:

Talent Bridge HR Consultancy is a Dubai-based headhunting company specializing in executive search. We are your trusted recruitment agency for hiring top talent in Dubai. Visit our job portal for more vacancies.

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