Invoice Controller

LME Trading DMCC; Dubai; On-site; AED 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the shipping industry seeks an Invoice Controller responsible for managing accounts receivable and ensuring accurate invoicing processes. The role involves verifying data compliance, handling payments, and communicating with various departments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in accounting within the shipping sector and proficiency in SAP.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in an accounting department, especially in shipping and chartering.
• Experience in one of the Big 4 accounting firms preferred.
• Excellent understanding of banking flows.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable by registering incoming invoices.
• Verify data compliance and manage invoicing aspects.
• Clear bank payments and reconcile intercompany settlements.

Skills

SAP

Finance

Accounting

Excel

Mathematics

Job description

Invoice Controller is responsible for managing accounts receivable by registering and parking incoming invoices related to shipping and chartering operations. This ensures accurate accounting records, timely payments, and compliance with all applicable regulations.

The invoice controller verifies the conformity of data input by operators and the trading desk against relevant documents, ensuring all accounting entries are supported. Responsibilities include parking and posting incoming invoices in SAP, verifying charged tariffs before approval, checking outstanding balances, updating goods movements and inventory, managing associated costs, and handling all invoicing aspects. The role involves communication with suppliers and assisting in accounts receivable management through daily interactions with counterparties and various company departments, collecting payment confirmations, and reporting according to company policies and procedures. Additionally, it includes clearing bank payments against invoices and reconciling intercompany settlements daily.

Key tasks include:

1. Checking invoices for approval by operators and parking them in SAP for payment processing.
2. Reconciling Softmar and SAP data, and coordinating with vendors, treasury, legal, and accounting teams.

Experience:

Experience in the shipping and chartering industry is required. A minimum of 5 years in an accounting department involved in middle or back-office functions is preferred, especially with experience in one of the Big 4 accounting firms.

Knowledge:

Excellent understanding of banking flows and payment factories.

Good knowledge of finance, mathematics, accounting, and payment processes.

Proficiency in SAP is required.

Strong skills in Windows environment, especially Excel and PowerPoint.