Sr. Accountant - Accounts Receivables & General Ledger

Zahrawi Group; Doha; On-site; QAR 133,920 - 200,880; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company in the GCC is seeking an experienced finance professional to manage accounts receivable functions. This role involves account opening, transaction posting, invoicing, and collections. The ideal candidate must have a bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, 5+ years of relevant experience, and be proficient in English and Arabic. A valid driving license and willingness to conduct field visits is required. Competitive package offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in General Ledgers with Accounts Receivables.
• Experience in collection preferred.
• Candidates need to be based in Qatar with a valid driving license.

Responsibilities

• Manage full spectrum of accounts receivable functions.
• Verify sales invoices and manage receipt books.
• Prepare monthly AR aging report and other financial reports.

Skills

Bilingual (English & Arabic)

Excel proficient

Data Analysis

Detail Oriented

Client Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting or related

Job description

About Zahrawi Group

Zahrawi Group is a leading company in the GCC Healthcare Industry with its presence in UAE, KSA, Qatar, Bahrain, & Oman markets. The company supplies and distributes high-quality products and services to Hospitals, Clinics, Laboratories, & Analytical Industries.

Job Brief

The incumbent is accountable for managing the full spectrum of accounts receivable functions, including account opening, transaction posting, invoice verification, collections, reporting, and reconciliation.

Accountabilities

Account Opening

• Open a customer account in Zahrawi’s ERP system as per the opening request form, including the necessary documents from the customer (customer contract, trade license, etc.).
• Responsible to keep separate filing for all supporting document of customer account.

Transaction Posting

• Post collection receipts as per Invoice detail.
• Post Journal Vouchers for Debit/Credit note and ensure that they match the customer invoices, penalty & bank charges.
• Allocate all returns and penalties for the Sales team.

Process & Verification

• Check & verify all sales invoices on Zahrawi’s ERP system every month.
• Verify & manage Zahrawi’s receipt books, PDC and current received check.
• Create an Export Letter of Credit (LC) to be sent to the customer.
• Send the statement of account to the customers and follow up regarding collection.
• Reconcile & clean up all customer advance account.
• Prepare three dunning letters and other documents to send to customers in cases of non-payment and block the account as per the instructions given during the collection meeting.
• Prepare Proforma Invoice discounting to be sent to the bank to balance the cash flow.
• Manage the stock take annually.

Reporting & Analysis

• Complete month end posting before closing calendar date.
• Prepare a special schedule for write off invoices to get the manager’s approval as per the approval matrix.
• Update the Accounts Receivable report with the reason for the delay in receiving the invoices.
• Prepare reports such as daily update collection report, monthly AR aging report for the assigned region as well as bad debts provision, monthly schedule for customer advance, region’s monthly collection etc. to be sent to the Management team.
• Prepare the Accounts Receivable Aging Report and send it to the Line Manager of the respective region.
• Assist with all requirements requested by the Auditing team.
• Prepare the Balance Sheet schedule
• Maintain accurate Fixed Assets schedule and prepare updated monthly reports.
• Prepares monthly reports and follow up with the team for timely updates.

Collection

• Visit the customers on a regular basis to get an update on the status of the collections.
• Follow up for an update on the collections.

Requirements

Educational Qualifications

​Bachelor's degree in Finance/ Accounting or related.

Experience

5+ years of relevant experience in General Ledgers with Accounts Receivables is a plus. Experience in collection is preferred.

Job Skills

Bilingual; English & Arabic languages - Good Ms. Office Skills (Excel proficient) - Data Analysis & Reporting skills - Detail Oriented - Good Client Relationship building skills.

Additional requirements

Candidates need to be based in Qatar and must have a valid driving license & car. Willing to conduct field customer visits.