Accounts Receivable Officer
Job Description
Established in 2012, we are a highly specialized aluminium extrusion company. Our company is in Dubai Industrial City. Our product range caters to the needs of HVAC, refrigeration, automotive and various engineering & industrial applications. We are looking for an Accounts Receivable officer who will be responsible for all financial transactions related to the company’s accounts receivable and work directly with our customers or clients. This candidate will be responsible issuing invoices and receiving payments. The ideal candidate must have excellent accounting and arithmetic skills to record all accounts receivable transactions accurately. The must have administrative skills and be proficient in computer and accounting software, preferably Epicor.
Duties of an Accounts Receivable officer
•Raising and sending invoices to customers
•Posting receipts in a timely manner
•Performing account reconciliations
•Maintaining customer accounts
•Collecting payments
•Securing revenue
•Applying fair credit practices
•Tracking overdue invoices and following up on them
•Processing credit memos and refunds
Responsibilities
•Gather and verify invoices for appropriate documentation prior to posting in Epicor.
•Maintain accounts receivable records to ensure aging is up to date, credits and collections are applied, uncollectible amounts are accounted for, and miscellaneous differences are cleared
•Perform daily cash management duties, including the recording of bank deposits, updating and distribution of cash receipt logs, and posting of cash to the accounts receivable sub-ledger
•Monitor and collect accounts receivable by contacting clients via telephone and email.
•Producing monthly statement of accounts receivable and assist the finance manager for monthly closing.
•Prepare analytical and ratio analyses relevant to A/R so management can gain a better understanding of how collection efforts are progressing
•Investigating and resolving any irregularities or enquiries
•Support other accounting and finance team members, inventory management, and cost accounting
•Assisting with audits and checking for discrepancies in financial accounts
Required skills and qualifications
•Associate’s degree or equivalent
•Experience in accounts receivable
•Strong mathematical skills
•Understanding of basic principles of finance, accounting, and bookkeeping.
•Proficiency with commonly used accounting ERP systems, such as Oracle, SAP and EPICOR.
•Experience in driving process improvement
•3 to 5 years’ experience in Accounts receivable function.
Career Level
Mid-level
Language
English
Nationality
Any
Company Size
201-500
Benefits
As per UAE law
Company Visa
Health Insurance
Annual leave
Airfare
Workmens Compensation
Group Life Insurance
Skills
Financial Analysis
Accounts Receivable
Interpersonal skills
Accounting