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We are seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Accountant to join our Finance team in Qatar. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing accounts receivable operations, ensuring accurate invoicing, monitoring customer payments, performing reconciliations, and maintaining financial records using SAP.
The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of relevant accounts receivable experience, with strong knowledge of SAP and financial reporting procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage daily accounts receivable activities, including customer invoicing, payment tracking, and account reconciliation.
- Prepare, issue, and monitor customer invoices in accordance with contractual terms and company procedures.
- Record and allocate customer payments accurately within the SAP system.
- Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up on overdue payments to ensure timely collections.
- Prepare accounts receivable ageing reports and provide regular updates to management.
- Perform monthly customer account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
- Maintain accurate customer records, credit notes, debit notes, and supporting financial documentation.
- Coordinate with operations, commercial teams, and clients to resolve billing disputes and payment discrepancies.
- Support month-end and year-end financial closing activities, including AR reconciliations and reporting.
- Ensure compliance with company financial policies, accounting standards, and internal control procedures.
- Assist internal and external auditors by providing relevant accounts receivable documentation.
- Identify opportunities to improve invoicing, collections, and accounts receivable processes.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience specifically in Accounts Receivable accounting.
- Hands-on experience using SAP for accounts receivable transactions is mandatory.
- Strong understanding of accounts receivable processes, invoicing, collections, and reconciliations.
- Experience preparing AR ageing reports and supporting month-end closing.
- Good knowledge of accounting principles and financial controls.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Previous experience working in Qatar or the GCC is an advantage.
Required Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical and numerical skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple accounts and meet financial deadlines.
- Effective communication and customer coordination skills.
- Strong problem-solving and reconciliation capabilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a finance team.
- Good command of written and spoken English.
Mandatory Screening Criteria
- Minimum 5 years' experience in Accounts Receivable.
- Practical SAP experience, preferably SAP FI-AR.
- Proven experience in invoicing, payment allocation, collections, and customer reconciliations.
- Strong Excel and financial reporting capabilities.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
