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Job description / Role
Due to continued growth we have a fantastic opportunity for a Junior Credit Controller/ Accountant to join us at Hays UAE (Dubai office). The successful candidate will sit within our Finance team and will have the following responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
• Monitor on a daily basis the invoices issued from the financial system
• Ensure invoices are delivered to clients on time by receiving updated data from consultants showing invoice number, issuing date and delivery date
• Timely verification of invoices with clients and provide “early warning” on any potential issues for follow up
• Ensure that debts are paid in a timely manner
• Meet cash & debtor day targets set by the Company
• Chase overdue invoices by telephone, email & letter and in person within agreed timescales
• Maintain accurate records of all chasing activity
• Request branch/operational interaction in cases where the payment is delayed
• Identify changes in payment patterns and propose action to align with agreed payment terms
• Handle disputed invoices and negotiate, once authorised, to bring payment within the agreed terms
• Provide accurate and timely advice on billing queries
• Respond promptly and completely to both client and internal enquiries
• Propose write off of irrecoverable WIP and/or invoices with comprehensive explanations and proposed corrective action for future dealings with particular clients
• Ensure monthly processing deadlines are met as required
• Send out monthly client statements/letters
• Depositing cheque in banks, withdrawing petty cash from bank when required
• Visiting client’s for payment follow up if needed
Requirements
Candidate profile:
• Must be either part qualified ACCA/CA/CMA/CIMA or minimum of a Degree qualification in Accounting or Commerce
• A minimum of 12 months working in an accounting role
• Must be proficient in Excel, PowerPoint & Word
• Strong verbal and written English skills
• Must be able to work as part of a team
• Experience of working in the service industry is desirable
• Confident in speaking to our clients over the phone
About the Company
At Hays, we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 32 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.
So much more than a specialist recruitment business, what really sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. By providing advice, insights and expertise on issues you face today in the fast-paced world of work, we help you make the right decisions for tomorrow.
Offering an unrivalled suite of recruitment and workplace solutions, whether you’re looking for what’s next in your career, or have a gap to fill, we’ll help you get where you want to go.
You can rely on us to deliver today and help you plan for tomorrow.