Accountant - Receivables
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About the Role
RIT Dubai seeks an Accountant - Receivables to manage invoicing, reconciliations, and reporting for student and corporate accounts. The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, 5+ years experience, and knowledge of IFRS and ERP systems.
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Responsibilities
- Process sponsorship/scholarship invoices for government and private entities
- Assist in processing and reconciling tuition and other receivable invoices
- Prepare reports and assist with quarterly VAT filing and compliance
- Assist with monthly closing entries and receivable related reconciliations
- Assist with year end audit activities
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting / Finance or related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience
- Strong knowledge of IFRS
- Hands on experience with ERP systems
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and Word
- Excellent verbal and written communication in English and Arabic
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Job Purpose
- The Accountant – Receivables supports the Finance Department by ensuring that all receivable related financial records are accurate, up to date, and maintained in accordance with accounting standards and University policies.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Independently process sponsorship/scholarship invoices for government and private entities.
- Provide all required supporting details and documentation to sponsorship/scholarship entities.
- Assist in processing and reconciling tuition invoices in a timely manner in liaise with the main campus system.
- Assist in processing and reconciling other receivable invoices in a timely manner in coordination with internal departments.
- Assist in processing corporate invoices in coordination with internal departments and follow up on outstanding payments.
- Assist in processing and reconciling receivable invoices related to branch campuses.
- Assist in processing scholarship and financial aid applications for returning students.
- Review and reconcile scholarship and financial aid records of all active students.
- Prepare reports and assist with quarterly VAT filing and returns related compliance activities.
- Assist with monthly closing entries and receivable related reconciliations.
- Assist in preparing reports for regulatory and government authorities.
- Assist in preparing ad hoc reports and analysis as requested by higher management.
Required Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting / Finance or any other related field.
- Master’s Degree in Accounting / Finance is of advantage.
- Certification in relevant discipline (e.g., CPA, ACCA) is of advantage.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience.
- At least 2 years work experience in the education sector is preferred.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of IFRS.
- Hands on experience with general accounting and ERP systems.
- Computer proficiency skills including advanced knowledge of Excel & Word.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Arabic.
Application Procedure
- Email application to careersdubai@rit.edu with subject line including source, name, and position.
- Include cover letter, resume/CV, and contact information.
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