Assistant Accountant (AR & AP)

As an Assistant Accountant, your role is a full function role where you will be expected to support the UAE Finance teams and operations. You will be looking to make a step in your career to join a dynamic work environment and a cohesive team. This is a hands-on role, which focuses on client’s onboarding, accounts receivable and payable functions. You will be required to have a keen eye for detail, excellent organisational skills as well as the ability to maintain stakeholder rapport. You will be part of a team of professionals working to maintain order and transparency for the business processes.

Job Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable Function:

• Rigorous review: This role requires detailed review of customers contracts before activation and invoice generation. It is imperative that the candidate have a keen eye for detail, to ensure all elements of the contract and supporting documentation are compliant to financial and legal perspective
• Customer records: Ensuring all customer records are kept up-to-date and are recorded in real time on the Finance ERP
• Preparation of sales invoices on a timely basis and ensuring accurate revenue is booked in the Finance ERP
• Processing any adjustments to sales invoice as per the company policy & generation of credit notes, where required
• Monitor accounts receivable aging reports to identify overdue invoices, prioritize collection efforts & advise on downgrading customer’s access in case of non-payment of invoices
• Document all collection activities and maintain accurate records of communication with customers. Monitor customers payments and advise on reinstatement of customers’ access upon receiving the payments against outstanding invoices
• Process incoming payments and apply them to the appropriate customer accounts in a timely manner
• Query resolution: Increasing departmental transparency by responding promptly to queries from the Sales Department and customers. Reconcile payment records with customer invoices and resolve any discrepancies or disputes
  
  
  

Accounts Payable Function

• Receive and review incoming invoices for accuracy and completeness. Enter invoice details into the accounting system with precision and efficiency after obtaining necessary approvals in accordance with company policies
• Assist in the preparation of payment runs to ensure payments are processed accurately and on time to maintain positive vendor relationships
• Reconcile payment records with vendor statements to resolve discrepancies. Communicate with vendors regarding invoice inquiries, payment status, and account reconciliation as needed
• Assisting with G/L accounts to ensure consistent cost allocations. Perform Bank and other reconciliations on a regular basis & assist with month end closing
• Post transactions to ledgers and other records while ensuring compliance to Group accounting policies in transaction processing
  
  
  

Job Requirements

• ACCA (Affiliate) or Bachelor’s degree in accounting from a recognized institution
• 06 months - 2 years of experience in a similar role
• Experience using an ERP system, SAGE, PO Software and a CRM tool / reporting tool for documenting information
• Strong organizational, time management and collaborative skills
• Excellent communication skill and ability to adapt to a changing environment
• Proactive, can think independently and is keen on problem solving