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 managing accounts receivable and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Candidates must have at least 5 years of relevant experience and be proficient in SAP. Benefits include competitive tax-free salary, health insurance, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive tax-free salary

Health insurance

Paid annual leave

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in accounting within the shipping or chartering sector.
• Proven experience with SAP and SoftMar systems.
• Excellent knowledge of banking flows and financial reporting.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• English fluency required.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming invoices from various entities.
• Verify invoices in SAP and ensure documentation is archived.
• Reconcile balances and settle with counterparties.
• Generate regular reports and updates for management.

Skills

Invoice control

Accounts receivable management

SAP experience

SoftMar systems

Financial reporting

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting or related discipline

Tools

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 position requires deep expertise in SAP shipping operations and banking flows with a focus on accuracy compliance and financial reporting. This is a key role within the finance department supporting process excellence and ensuring 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 and ensure all supporting documentation is accurately archived.


• Reconcile balances between PDAs and FDAs and settle 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 thorough and organised documentation (electronic and hard copy) in secure company databases and file servers.


• Chase overdue accounts receivable confirm value dates and prepare weekly AR reports.


• Resolve invoice discrepancies and disputes in coordination with agents and counterparties.


• Support the 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 finance team members with tender preparation contracts and bank clearing.


• Generate reports and provide regular updates to management via SAP and internal systems.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 5 years experience in accounting roles within the shipping or chartering sector with a strong focus on invoice control and accounts receivable.


• Proven experience with SAP and SoftMar systems.


• Excellent knowledge of banking flows payment factory and financial reporting.


• Degree in Finance Accounting or a related discipline.


• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.


• High attention to detail strong organisational skills and ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.


• Analytical thinking with a systematic approach to problem solving and data analysis.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.


• English fluency required.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive tax-free salary (based on experience)


• Health insurance paid annual leave and company benefits


• Professional growth and development opportunities