Financial Accountant jobs in United Arab Emirates

Review regular outstanding receivables and collect all debts as per agreed credit terms. The candidate must also contribute to the team's overall success to achieve company goals.

1. Manage and mitigate credit risk.
2. Drive efforts to reduce debt aging for improved cash flow and BDP risks.
3. Develop and maintain relationships within client organizations to aid collections and receipt forecasting accuracy.
4. Uphold the highest level of data protection and confidentiality towards all stakeholders.
5. Resolve queries internally and externally regarding expected timing for better cash flow.
6. Ensure adherence to credit policy and maintain a robust legal process as per regional laws.
7. Reconcile SOAs regularly and ensure timely allocation of receipts.
8. Take timely actions on SOAs and receipts when requested.
9. Increase frequency of SOAs and establish a culture of strong follow-up to aid collections.
10. Implement procedures for overdue payments to collect balances.
11. Handle disputed accounts, liaise with Client Managers, and negotiate to align payments with terms.
12. Lead discussions with Partners, Client Managers, and Banks to ensure smooth progress.
13. Maintain leadership in system integration and migration as required.
14. Establish and review credit limits for existing customers.
15. Liaise with the wider finance team, providing required information for statutory and internal audits.
16. Submit monthly receivables aging reports to the Finance Operation Lead.
17. Support additional and ad hoc reports as required by management.
18. Review control and reconciliation of receivables to the Balance Sheet monthly.
19. Review bank reconciliations and ensure accurate allocation of payments to avoid disputes.
20. Thoroughly understand in-house software to enhance daily tasks.
21. Complete all mandatory internal educational courses timely.
22. Understand AML & Compliance processes thoroughly to avoid risks.
23. Follow office culture standards to prevent escalations and participate in office engagements.
24. Be prepared to accept additional responsibilities as needed or when team members are away.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in the insurance industry in UAE.
• Strong experience in credit control and processes.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
• This role is for a UAE National candidate.

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