Senior Accountant

Description:

A leading organization in Dubai is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to join its Finance & Accounts team. This role is ideal for a finance professional with strong expertise in accounts receivable, invoicing, collections, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing customer accounts, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing, monitoring collections, resolving billing discrepancies, and supporting month-end financial activities while maintaining compliance with company policies and UAE financial regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and issue accurate customer invoices within agreed timelines.

• Maintain accounts receivable ledgers, customer records, and supporting documentation.

• Monitor outstanding receivables, ageing reports, and follow up on overdue payments.

• Prepare Statements of Account (SOA), collection reports, and ageing analysis.

• Record customer receipts and allocate payments against outstanding invoices.

• Resolve billing discrepancies, payment issues, and customer account queries.

• Coordinate with Sales, Operations, Claims, and internal departments regarding invoicing and collections.

• Process credit notes, debit notes, refunds, and account adjustments with appropriate approvals.

• Perform customer ledger reconciliations and assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.

• Support audits, VAT documentation, and ensure compliance with finance policies and internal controls.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.

• 4–5 years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Invoicing, and Financial Accounting.

• UAE accounting experience is preferred. 

Arabs& Middle Easterners

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, lookups, and financial reporting.

• Experience using ZOHO or other accounting software.

• Knowledge of UAE VAT regulations and accounting procedures.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Strong knowledge of:

• Accounts Receivable (AR)

• Customer Invoicing

• Collections & Cash Allocation