Accounts Receivable Accountant

Job description / Role

We are currently assisting a leading multinational organisation in the industrial automation and access control sector with the hire of an Accounts Receivable Accountant to join their team in Dubai. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is looking to broaden their exposure across receivables, reporting, and compliance.

Client Details

Our client is a global leader in automation and infrastructure technologies, with a strong presence in the Middle East. The organisation is renowned for its innovation, customer-centric approach, and commitment to operational excellence. This role sits within their Dubai office, supporting regional financial operations across key business units.

Description

Credit Management

* Assess the creditworthiness of both new and existing customers
* Monitor and regularly review credit limits
* Collections
* Follow up on overdue invoices in coordination with Sales and Customer Care teams
* Maintain accurate records of debt recovery activity
* Resolve invoice disputes and negotiate within agreed payment terms

Invoicing and Payments

* Ensure invoice accuracy and appropriate GL/VAT coding
* Process and allocate customer receipts and payments
* Perform account reconciliations

Reporting & Analysis

* Prepare monthly reports (sales flash, subpack, MEP) for HFM submission
* Support budgeting, forecasting, and 3-year plan submissions
* Generate internal sales analysis and other ad hoc reports

Stakeholder Management

* Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal teams and external customers
* Resolve payment or invoice-related queries professionally and efficiently

Compliance and Documentation

* Support internal and external audits
* Ensure compliance with VAT and UAE corporate tax regulations
* Maintain up-to-date finance policies (e.g., credit management, credit notes, bank charges)

Job Offer

* A permanent role with a reputable, globally recognised organisation
* Exposure to diverse financial responsibilities including credit control, reporting, and compliance
* Supportive team environment and the chance to collaborate cross-functionally
* The opportunity to contribute directly to business performance and operational efficiency

* Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a CPA qualification
* Minimum of 5 years' UAE-based accounting experience
* Strong command of credit control, collections, and receivables processes
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (SAP B1 preferred)
* Strong attention to detail, organisation, and problem-solving ability
* Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
* Able to manage priorities and deadlines independently

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.