Accounts Receivables Accountant

Job description / Role

- Prepares daily cash deposits and fills out cash control sheet daily.
- Obtains and mails invoice copies for customers, as requested.
- Answers accounts receivable phone inquiries and follows up.
- Calls and/or mails correspondence to customers as necessary in order to update accounts.
- Calculate and prepare reimbursement billings and track receivables; reconcile monthly accounts receivable.
- Enters finalized cash receipts, updates accounts receivable ledger by customer and ensure cash receipt, claims and unpaid invoices are accounted for properly.
- Verify credit balances, refunds, adjustments, and claim denials, make necessary corrections and reconciliations.
- Perform activities including collecting, posting, process and verification of receipts, credit claims, refunds and other related records.
- Researches and processes customer claims of invoice payment.
- Researches and processes charge backs, returns, bad checks and monitor aged receivables.
- Follows-up with customers and staff to ensure timely billing and collection and the accuracy of financial.
- Receive and cash items and third party payments.
- Review and compile accounting of cash and bank receipts and other related transactions.
- Maintain proper document control, effective filing record and ensure strict confidentiality of financial records.
- Produce Groups revenue reports periodically
- Review status of aged and delinquent accounts on a weekly basis. Supervise preparation and transmitting of letters and notices on delinquent accounts. When appropriate, determine and recommend new repayment terms.
- Prepare periodical revenue reports and statistics monthly, quarterly, and at the year end.
- Comply with the established policies and procedures and rules of operations.
- Assists with related special projects, as required or any other tasks and duties from similar nature, level, or assigned by the Line Manager.

Requirements

- Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
- Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions.
- Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service.
- Interpersonal - Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
- Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
- Written Communication - Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
- Team Work - Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
- Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
- Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability.
- Cost Consciousness - Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
- Ethics - Works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
- Adaptability - Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
- Dependability -Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
- Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.
- Professionalism - Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
- Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
- Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
- Education: Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience / or Appropriate Degree in Business Administration, Financial Discipline.
- Experience: At least 3 years previous accounts receivable experience in U.A.E..
- Language / Numeric Ability Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
- Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software; Accounting software; Inventory software; Internet software; Order processing systems and Database software.
- Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Certificates and Licenses - UAE or GCC Driving License

About the Company

From buildings grounds to equipment, we know each customer and facility has specific requirements. Our commitment is to customize a unique solution that adds value while reducing overall cost. Now more than ever, businesses need engineering partners that are focused on quality and value, and thats exactly where Advanced Facilities Management strengths lay.

Advanced FM is built on a firm foundation of local knowledge and empowerment with a strong delivery focus. In the service industry, it is imperative to have highly competent managers who understand local labor laws, HR processes, market requirements and cultural Frameworks.