Invoice Controller | Shipping Finance Controller | Jobs in Dubai

talentbridgedubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 201,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid annual leave

Company benefits

Job summary

talentbridgedubai 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 deep expertise in SAP, SoftMar, banking flows, and financial reporting, with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and timely closes.

Key duties include registering invoices, SAP validation, AR reporting, VAT compliance, and collaboration with agents and counterparties.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years experience in shipping/chartering accounting with invoice control.
• Proven SAP and SoftMar experience.
• Strong knowledge of banking flows, payment factory, and financial reporting.
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.

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.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

SAP

SoftMar

Job description

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

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