Accounting Specialist à Émirats arabes unis

Currently seeking an experienced Accountant to join a leading diversified group in Dubai. The role focuses on credit management, collections, invoicing, payments, and compliance while ensuring accurate reporting and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders.

• Credit Management: Assess the creditworthiness of new and existing customers. Monitor and review customers' credit limits regularly.
• Collections: Follow up with Sales/Customer Care teams for overdue invoices within agreed timelines. Maintain accurate records of all debt-chasing activity. Handle disputed bills and negotiate to bring payments within agreed terms.
• Invoicing and Payments: Ensure invoices are accurate and approved (GL codes, VAT codes, revenue recognition adjustments). Process and allocate receipts and payments accurately. Reconcile accounts to ensure accurate postings.
• Reporting: Prepare monthly reports including sales flash, MEP for HFM submission, and internal sales analysis. Assist with forecast, budget, and 3-year plan sales pack submission. Provide reports to management on customer accounts and outstanding balances. Deliver ad-hoc reports as required by the Sales Director.
• Relations: Maintain positive relationships with Sales teams and customers to ensure smooth credit management. Address and resolve customer queries regarding invoices and payments.
• Compliance and Documentation: Support internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with company policies. Ensure VAT filing returns (output tax) and corporate tax requirements are met. Maintain updated policies for credit management, credit notes, and bank charges.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or CPA equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role or audit, within the UAE.
• Strong knowledge of credit management and collections.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel) and ERP software, ideally SAP B1.
• High attention to detail with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

• Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience.
• Work within a reputable multinational environment with regional visibility.
• Hands-on exposure to key credit, collections and compliance processes.
• Opportunity to influence process improvements and shape credit policy.
• Professional development and learning opportunities within a supportive finance team.
• Collaborative cross-functional working with Sales, Tax and Finance stakeholders.

Skills

credit management and collections, invoice, payments, reporting, compliance, sales reports, financial analysis