Accounts Receivable

About the job

You will be responsible for

• You will directly lead a team of AR accountants and cashiers. You will be required to mentor and direct the team, establish KPIs and drive daily performance
• Oversee credit evaluation and setup for new modern trade key accounts (e.g. Carrefour, Lulu, Union Coop), HORECA clients and regional distributors
• Monitor credit limits and payment terms, and block/unblock sales orders based on credit policy compliance and overdue status
• Implement targeted collection strategies to reduce DSO, manage delinquent accounts and mitigate bad debt exposure
• Oversee daily invoicing, debit notes and credit note processing across multiple sales channels and depot locations
• Reconcile customer-related trade spend, including listing fees, shelf space rentals, promotional rebates and damaged/returned goods allowances
• Lead monthly balance confirmations and customer account reconciliations. Identify and resolve price variance disputes, short payments and unapplied receipts
• Ensure prompt recording and allocation of incoming payments via bank transfers, PDC (Post-Dated Cheques), direct debits and cash collections
• Maintain accurate PDC logs, ensure timely bank deposits and manage bounced cheque procedures in accordance with UAE commercial laws
• Drive process automation and workflow efficiency within the ERP environment (e.g. SAP)
• Partner cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Sales and Logistics teams to ensure seamless inventory dispatch and claim settlement workflows
• Prepare weekly and monthly AR aging reports, DSO analysis, cash collection forecasts and trade claim dashboards for senior management
• Perform month-end close activities, ensuring sub-ledger to General Ledger (GL) reconciliations match seamlessly
• Support internal and external audits by providing supporting documentation, schedules and compliance evidence

Ideal Candidate for the role

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration. Professional certification (ACCA, CMA or CPA) is highly desirable
• 5–8 years of overall accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead AR role within FMCG, Food & Beverage or Dairy distribution in the UAE
• Advanced expertise in tier-1 ERP systems – SAP (SD/FI modules) or Oracle Financials
• In-depth understanding of UAE VAT regulations regarding credit notes, returns and tax invoices
• Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Power Query, Pivot Tables)
• Strong familiarity with Modern Trade claim settlement practices and retail rebate structures in the GCC market
• Exceptional negotiator
• Strong team management and cross-departmental coordination skills
• Dynamic problem-solver

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