Invoice Controller & Shipping Finance Controller

Talent Bridge HR Consultancy Dubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Dubai seeks an experienced Invoice Controller to manage accounts receivable and oversee invoice processing for a shipping and chartering business. The role demands expertise in SAP and financial reporting, with a minimum of 5 years in accounting. The position offers a competitive tax-free salary, health insurance, and professional growth opportunities in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Health insurance

Paid annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years experience in accounting roles within the shipping or chartering sector.
• Excellent knowledge of banking flows and payment factory.
• Proven experience with SAP and SoftMar systems.

Responsibilities

• Register and manage all incoming invoices from head owners and agents.
• Verify and park invoices in SAP after operator approval.
• Reconcile balances and input disbursement proformas into systems.

Skills

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Financial Reporting

Analytical Thinking

Organisational Skills

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline

Tools

SoftMar

Job description

Invoice Controller | Shipping Finance Controller | Jobs in Dubai

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About the job Invoice Controller | Shipping Finance Controller | Jobs in Dubai

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.

Invoice Controller | Accounts Receivable Specialist | Shipping Finance Controller | Jobs in Dubai

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.

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

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Finance Controller Shipping

Shipping Accountant

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