Accountant, Account Receivables (AR) | Finance Department

The Accountant-AR will support the Assistant Manager of Finance while Performing day-to-day activities in the Accounts Receivable (AR) function of the Finance Department.

Job Responsibilities

• Attended and clarified all queries from students and/or their representatives in a timely and sufficient manner.
• Ensure that all day-to-day data entries are accurately allocated and booked in the students’ accounts including payments, deferments, financial holds, doc release holds, etc.
• Ensure that all charges are booked properly to the students’ accounts and perform periodic reconciliations to ensure healthy records.
• Promptly issue invoices and follow up on their payments.
• Coordinate with internal business partners to issue invoices and follow up on their payments.
• Follow up on the invoice payments issued to the customers, sponsors, and business partners and generate the related reports as required.
• Coordinate all matters with the scholarship office and the sponsor representatives to ensure that all issues are promptly addressed.
• Maintain the registration period through coordination and cooperation with other sections at Finance as well as other departments at AUS.
• Assist the AR Assistant Manager on accounts receivable aging analysis and other reports/analysis.
• Update the Office of Alumni Affairs, Office of Research and Grants invoice payment status report monthly and communicate this with them.
  
  

Qualifications And Skills Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant accounting experience
• Solid understanding and practical experience with IFRS
• Knowledge of and experience with UAE VAT regulations and compliance
• Familiarity with ERP systems
• Strong analytical and financial reporting skills
• Experience in credit management and receivables is an advantage
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong time management and organizational abilities
• Effective problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Demonstrated punctuality and reliability
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
  
  

Preferred Qualifications And Skills

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA / CIMA / CPA / ACA / CMA)
• Three years of relevant experience
• Arabic is an advantage
  
  

How To Apply

• Interested applicants should fill out the form.
• AUS alumni are encouraged to apply. Applicants who do not meet specified requirements will not be shortlisted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• AUS is an equal opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, disability or marital status. Opportunities for employment are based solely upon one’s qualifications.