Summary
Sanad is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist in Abu Dhabi to manage invoicing, collections, reconciliations and receivables reporting. The role includes leading month-end close activities, monitoring aging and credit risks, supporting provisioning and VAT reporting, and maintaining ERP data integrity and audit documentation. The specialist will resolve complex billing and payment issues, support audits, and contribute to process improvements and system enhancements. Applicants should have a relevant bachelor’s degree and 5–7 years of accounts receivable or financial accounting experience; CPA, ACCA or CA certification is preferred or in progress.
The posting
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About the Role
The Specialist - Finance, focusing on Accounts Receivable, plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of all accounts receivable transactions. This includes invoicing, collections, reconciliations, and reporting activities. You will oversee AR processes to ensure compliance with contractual terms, accounting standards, internal policies, and regulatory requirements while supporting effective cash flow management.
Working closely with internal stakeholders and customers, you will resolve complex billing and payment issues, support audits, and contribute to process improvements and ERP system enhancements within the AR function. Your efforts will directly impact financial reporting by validating receivable balances, monitoring aging and credit risks, and supporting provisioning activities.
Your Responsibilities
- Accounts Receivable Operations and Invoicing Oversight: Manage the preparation and issuance of accurate customer invoices in compliance with contract terms and tax regulations; review billing documentation and approvals; validate adjustments and credit notes; monitor billing cycles; and resolve complex invoicing issues collaboratively.
- Collections Management and Account Reconciliation: Monitor outstanding balances and collection performance; identify high-risk accounts; review reconciliations for accuracy; resolve payment disputes; coordinate with stakeholders to improve payment timelines; and escalate credit risks as needed.
- Financial Reporting, Provisioning, and Month-End Close: Lead AR month-end closing activities; review aging reports; support provisioning for expected credit losses; prepare AR schedules and analyses for financial statements; support VAT reporting; and provide insights on receivable trends.
- ERP Systems, Controls, and Data Integrity: Ensure ERP data accuracy related to customer accounts; identify and recommend system/process improvements; support system testing and automation initiatives; and maintain proper documentation for audit trails.
- Compliance, Audit, and Process Improvement: Ensure adherence to accounting policies and controls; support internal and external audits; identify opportunities for process improvements and automation; and contribute to refining AR procedures and standards.
Who we are looking for
We are seeking a highly skilled finance professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline. Professional certification such as CPA, ACCA, or CA is preferred or in progress.
The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years of experience in accounts receivable or financial accounting roles, with demonstrated expertise in managing complex reconciliations, reporting, and customer account management. Strong proficiency in ERP systems like Oracle or SAP and financial reporting processes is essential.
Key competencies include:
- Deep knowledge of accounts receivable processes and collections management.
- Strong financial analysis and reporting skills.
- Expertise in ERP systems and data management.
- Commitment to internal controls, compliance, and audit readiness.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities.
- Effective stakeholder and customer management skills.
- Drive for process improvement and operational efficiency.