Accounts Receivable Specialist

restaurants, hotels, private chefs, and retail chains.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive AR/AP Specialist to manage both receivables and payables cycles, ensuring financial accuracy, strong cash flow control, and compliance with UAE regulations.

This role is critical for maintaining financial discipline, supporting operational teams, and strengthening working capital management.

The AR/AP Specialist will manage the full Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable cycles, ensuring:

• Timely and accurate invoicing and collections
• Proper recording and control of vendor bills and payments
• Strong control over cash flow
• Compliance with UAE VAT regulations
• Clear communication with B2B clients and suppliers

This role requires strong analytical skills, operational discipline, and structured communication.

Key Responsibilities (but can be extended based on career growth and involvement):

1. Accounts Receivable (AR)

1.1 Invoicing & Payment Processing

• Issue and upload invoices to client portals.
• Record and allocate incoming payments accurately (bank, cheque, cash).
• Maintain accurate customer balances in the system.

1.2 Collections & Cash Control

• Conduct systematic follow-up on overdue invoices.
• Maintain AR tracker with payment promises and escalation notes.
• Manage cheque collection and deposits.
• Monitor post-dated cheques (PDC).

1.3 Reconciliation & Adjustments

• Prepare and send Statements of Account (SOA).
• Reconcile client accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Process approved credit notes and bad debt write-offs.

1.4 Reporting

• Prepare weekly AR Aging report.
• Provide cash collection forecast and status updates.

2.1 Invoice Verification & Posting

• Record supplier invoices accurately and timely.
• Perform invoice verification (PO / delivery note / contract match).
• Ensure proper VAT treatment and cost allocation.

2.2 Payment Management

• Prepare weekly payment schedule based on due dates and cash flow.
• Process payments after required approvals.
• Maintain vendor payment tracker.

2.3 Vendor Reconciliation

• Reconcile supplier statements regularly.
• Resolve discrepancies and respond to vendor inquiries.

2.4 Reporting

• Prepare weekly AP Aging report.
• Provide cash outflow forecast.

3. Month-End & Control

• Perform AR/AP reconciliations.
• Support month-end closing and audit preparation.
• Ensure compliance with UAE VAT regulations.
• Identify and suggest process improvements.

Qualifications:

Hard Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accountingб Finance or a related field.
• A minimum of 2-3 years of proven experience in an Accounts Receivable role, preferably within the FMCG, food distribution, or hospitality supply industry in the UAE.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, fair credit practices, and the full AR/AP cycle.
• Proficiency in accounting and CRM software (Quickbooks, Odoo, Bitrix24 or a similar software system), Google Sheets, and MS Office.
• Strong working knowledge of UAE VAT regulations as they apply to invoicing and credit notes.

Soft Skills:

• Exceptional attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, level B2 or higher (Knowledge of Arabic is a plus)..
• Excellent negotiation and problem-solving abilities.
• A persistent and proactive approach to collections.
• Ability to work independently and manage a high volume of transactions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strict observance of confidentiality rules and protection of sensitive company documents.

Conditions:

• Full-time, Monday-Saturday 9am-6pm
• On-site (DIC)
• Work visa
• Medical insurance
• Transfer metro-office
• Corporate laptop and sim card
• Training and career development.
• Salary: A monthly salary of AED 4,000 during the initial probation period (6 month)
• Growth and Advancement: Upon successful completion of the probation period, a performance review will be conducted, leading to a salary increase to reflect your permanent role in the team and establish a performance bonus scheme, rewarding your valuable contributions to the company’s collective goals.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED4,000.00 per month