Invoice Controller

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Invoice Controller for a shipping finance role in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience and proficiency in SAP and SoftMar systems. Responsibilities include managing accounts receivable, verifying invoices, and ensuring compliance with VAT regulations. This position offers a competitive tax-free salary and benefits including health insurance and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Health insurance

Paid annual leave

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in accounting roles in shipping.
• Proven experience with banking flows and financial reporting.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts receivable management and invoice processing.
• Verify invoices in SAP and archive supporting documentation.
• Chase overdue accounts and prepare weekly AR reports.

Skills

Experience in accounts receivable

SAP proficiency

Analytical thinking

Excellent communication skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

SAP

SoftMar

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

Similar Job Titles in Dubai

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

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About the Employer

Talent Bridge HR Consultancy is a Headhunting Company in Dubai specializing in Executive Search in Dubai. Your trusted Recruitment Agency in Dubai for hiring the best Talent in Dubai. International Recruitment Consultancy in Dubai.