Working Capital Specialist Accounting & Finance Graduates (Emirati National) Dubai

EY Studio+ Nederland; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services firm in Dubai is seeking a motivated professional for cash collections within its Working Capital Management team. You will manage a portfolio of client accounts, collaborate to ensure timely invoice processing, and identify root causes of payment delays. Successful candidates will be detail-oriented, have strong communication skills, and ideally come from a finance or client-facing background. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required, along with fluency in English and preferably Arabic.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

World-class experiences

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Motivated and detail-oriented professional with a client-centered approach.
• Experience in finance or client-facing role preferred.
• Familiarity with collections processes and tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage a client account portfolio and follow up on receivables.
• Collaborate with invoice approvers for timely processing.
• Track payment arrangements and escalate issues.
• Log invoice disputes and support resolution efforts.
• Maintain client billing workflows for transparency.
• Assist with payment reconciliation and allocation.
• Contribute to initiatives enhancing working capital.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proactive problem-solving

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Fluency in English

Arabic language skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Job description

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The Opportunity

Our Working Capital Management team in the MENA region plays a critical role in supporting exceptional client service while safeguarding the firm’s liquidity and financial strength. As part of a newly established high-performing team you will focus on improving the firm’s cash collection performance by engaging directly with clients and internal teams to resolve overdue accounts and ensure timely payments.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to EY’s operational excellence work alongside a diverse team of professionals and gain exposure across a wide range of line with our commitment to national development we strongly encourage applications from UAE Nationals who are looking to build a meaningful and impactful career in finance.

Your key responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of client accounts and work proactively to follow up on outstanding receivables
• Collaborate with client-side invoice approvers and accounts payable teams to ensure timely processing of payments
• Track payment arrangements and escalate any delays or non-compliance internally and externally
• Identify and address the root causes of payment delays including internal process inefficiencies and client-side approval bottlenecks
• Log and follow up on invoice disputes supporting resolution efforts and providing feedback for long-term process improvements
• Maintain up-to-date documentation of client billing and payment workflows to support alignment and transparency
• Track invoice delivery generate client statements and payment requests and assist with allocation and reconciliation of payments in coordination with Finance and client engagement teams
• Support continuous improvement of collection processes and contribute to initiatives aimed at enhancing working capital outcomes across the business

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders
• Proactive approach to problem-solving with a focus on outcomes and root cause resolution
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Attention to detail and comfort working with financial data and systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with SAP or similar ERP systems is an advantage
• Familiarity with collections processes tools and best practices
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic language skills are a plus

Ideally you’ll also

• Have experience in a finance or client-facing role within a professional services or multinational environment
• Understand the invoicing and payment practices of government entities in the GCC
• Be confident in engaging cross-functional teams and proposing process improvements
• Have exposure to system rollouts or transformation initiatives involving financial operations
• Bring experience in continuous improvement initiatives and driving efficiency

What we look for

We are looking for motivated detail-oriented professionals who bring energy accountability and a client-centric approach to cash collections. You should be comfortable navigating complexity building relationships and working collaboratively across teams. If you are eager to grow in a role that combines finance operations and client engagement we encourage you to apply.

UAE Nationals are highly encouraged to apply

as part of our broader commitment to empowering local talent and strengthening our national workforce.

What we offer you

At EY well develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. Well empower you in a flexible environment and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learnmore.

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