Accountant, Account Receivables (AR) | Finance Department
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The Accountant-AR will support the Assistant Manager of Finance while Performing day-to-day activities in the Accounts Receivable (AR) function of the Finance Department. Job Responsibilities Attended and clarified all queries from students and/or their representatives in a timely and sufficient manner.
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Overview
The Accountant-AR will support the Assistant Manager of Finance while Performing day-to-day activities in the Accounts Receivable (AR) function of the Finance Department.
Job Responsibilities
- Attended and clarified all queries from students and/or their representatives in a timely and sufficient manner.
- Ensure that all day-to-day data entries are accurately allocated and booked in the students’ accounts including payments, deferments, financial holds, doc release holds, etc.
- Ensure that all charges are booked properly to the students’ accounts and perform periodic reconciliations to ensure healthy records.
- Promptly issue invoices and follow up on their payments.
- Coordinate with internal business partners to issue invoices and follow up on their payments.
- Follow up on the invoice payments issued to the customers, sponsors, and business partners and generate the related reports as required.
- Coordinate all matters with the scholarship office and the sponsor representatives to ensure that all issues are promptly addressed.
- Maintain the registration period through coordination and cooperation with other sections at Finance as well as other departments at AUS.
- Assist the AR Assistant Manager on accounts receivable aging analysis and other reports/analysis.
- Update the Office of Alumni Affairs, Office of Research and Grants invoice payment status report monthly and communicate this with them.
Qualifications And Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- Minimum of two (2) years of relevant accounting experience
- Solid understanding and practical experience with IFRS
- Knowledge of and experience with UAE VAT regulations and compliance
- Familiarity with ERP systems
- Strong analytical and financial reporting skills
- Experience in credit management and receivables is an advantage
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong time management and organizational abilities
- Effective problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Demonstrated punctuality and reliability
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
Preferred Qualifications And Skills
- Qualified Accountant (ACCA / CIMA / CPA / ACA / CMA)
- Three years of relevant experience
- Arabic is an advantage
How To Apply
- Interested applicants should fill out the form.
- AUS alumni are encouraged to apply. Applicants who do not meet specified requirements will not be shortlisted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- AUS is an equal opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, disability or marital status. Opportunities for employment are based solely upon one’s qualifications.
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