AR Accountant

We are looking to hire an AR Accountant who will be responsible for customer invoicing, receipt allocation, accounts receivable reconciliations, outstanding payment follow-ups and supporting revenue accounting activities for our semi-government client in Dubai – which is one of the largest companies in the region. This position is a 3-month temporary contract role to support Accounts Receivable and Revenue Accounting during periods of high transaction volumes across Group entities. The role will support the Accounts Receivable and Revenue Accounting function. We are looking for a passionate AR Accountant who has strong experience in accounts receivable, customer billing, cash application, collections, customer account reconciliations and month-end financial close. You should also have experience in/possess knowledge of ERP systems such as Oracle, strong Excel skills, AR ageing analysis and reconciliation processes. Experience with multi-entity accounting, historical balance clean-up and resolving unidentified or unapplied receipts will be an advantage. Key responsibilities: • Prepare customer invoices, proforma invoices and other billing documents in accordance with approved contracts, supporting documents and internal procedures. • Ensure accurate and timely posting of customer invoices and billing transactions in the accounting system. • Process and allocate customer receipts against outstanding invoices and investigate unidentified, unapplied or on-account receipts. • Prepare Statements of Account and follow up with customers and relevant stakeholders regarding outstanding receivables and overdue payments. • Review AR ageing reports to identify overdue balances, long-outstanding items and unusual account balances, and support timely resolution. • Coordinate with Commercial, Operations and other business stakeholders to resolve billing discrepancies, collection issues and customer account queries. • Perform monthly reconciliation of the AR subledger to the General Ledger and investigate and resolve outstanding reconciling items. • Conduct customer account reconciliations and support the clean-up of historical balances, discrepancies and outstanding items. • Support revenue accounting and month-end closing activities, including billing completeness, receipt posting, cut-off procedures and account reconciliations. • Perform intercompany invoicing and reconciliations where required. • Maintain accurate accounting records, reconciliation schedules and supporting documentation, and assist with audit requirements. • Support the resolution of historical AR balances, unidentified receipts and reconciliation discrepancies while maintaining accuracy and compliance with internal controls. Knowledge, skills & experience: • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant accounting experience. • Hands-on experience in Accounts Receivable, customer billing, invoicing or revenue accounting, preferably within a multi-entity environment. • Practical experience in customer invoicing, receipt allocation, cash application, customer account reconciliations and AR ageing analysis. • Experience following up on outstanding receivables and investigating billing discrepancies and unapplied or unidentified receipts. • Strong ERP experience, with Oracle and Excel mandatory. • Strong knowledge of AR subledger-to-GL reconciliation, month-end closing and financial accounting processes. • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to analyse financial data and resolve discrepancies. • Experience supporting historical balance clean-up, intercompany invoicing or reconciliations is an advantage. • Strong attention to detail, accuracy and the ability to manage high transaction volumes within tight deadlines. • Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills. • Professional integrity and a strong commitment to financial controls, accurate reporting and timely completion of accounting activities. Availability: Candidates must be available to support a 3-month temporary assignment. Immediate availability is preferred. We are looking for a candidate who will be able to work in the United Arab Emirates. Please apply with your resume and remember to provide us with your contact details. We will review your job application within 7 working days. Should your profile fit the requirements of the role, a consultant from Edari will be in touch with you to get a deeper understanding of your profile, to discuss the role in more detail and potential next steps. Show more Show less

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant accounting experience. Hands-on experience in Accounts Receivable, customer billing, invoicing or revenue accounting, preferably within a multi-entity environment. Practical experience in customer invoicing, receipt allocation, cash application, customer account reconciliations and AR ageing analysis. Experience following up on outstanding receivables and investigating billing discrepancies and unapplied or unidentified receipts. Strong ERP experience, with Oracle and Excel mandatory. Strong knowledge of AR subledger-to-GL reconciliation, month-end closing and financial accounting processes. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to analyse financial data and resolve discrepancies.

Prepare customer invoices, proforma invoices and other billing documents in accordance with approved contracts, supporting documents and internal procedures. Ensure accurate and timely posting of customer invoices and billing transactions in the accounting system. Process and allocate customer receipts against outstanding invoices and investigate unidentified, unapplied or on-account receipts. Prepare Statements of Account and follow up with customers and relevant stakeholders regarding outstanding receivables and overdue payments. Review AR ageing reports to identify overdue balances, long-outstanding items and unusual account balances, and support timely resolution. Coordinate with Commercial, Operations and other business stakeholders to resolve billing discrepancies, collection issues and customer account queries. Perform monthly reconciliation of the AR subledger to the General Ledger and investigate and resolve outstanding reconciling items. Conduct customer account reconciliations and support the clean-up of historical balances, discrepancies and outstanding items. Support revenue accounting and month-end closing activities, including billing completeness, receipt posting, cut-off procedures and account reconciliations. Perform intercompany invoicing and reconciliations where required. Maintain accurate accounting records, reconciliation schedules and supporting documentation, and assist with audit requirements. Support the resolution of historical AR balances, unidentified receipts and reconciliation discrepancies while maintaining accuracy and compliance with internal controls.