AR Specialist

Description

Summary: Manage end-to-end accounts receivable processes to maximize cash collection, minimize credit risk, and ensure accurate reporting aligned with company policy and regulations. Highlights: 1. Manage end-to-end accounts receivable processes 2. Proactively manage collections to meet DSO targets 3. Collaborate with sales, customer service, legal, and treasury **About the role** Manage end‑to‑end accounts receivable processes to maximise cash collection, minimise credit risk and ensure accurate receivables reporting aligned with company policy and local regulations. **Key responsibilities** * Invoice generation: Prepare and issue accurate customer invoices, credit notes and debit adjustments in line with contract terms and billing schedules. * Collections \& credit control: Proactively manage collections to meet DSO targets — contact customers, resolve disputes, negotiate payment plans and escalate delinquent accounts. * Cash application: Post and reconcile incoming payments (bank transfers, cheques, card receipts), allocate cash to invoices and resolve unapplied or short‑paid items. * Customer account management: Maintain AR master data (customer terms, contact details, credit limits); perform customer account reconciliations and periodic statement runs. * Dispute resolution: Investigate billing disputes with sales/operations, prepare supporting documentation, and follow through to resolution. * Aging \& reporting: Produce daily/weekly AR ageing, cash forecasts and management reports; highlight at‑risk accounts and collection plans. * Month‑end close support: Prepare AR schedules, reconcile subledger to G/L, post month‑end adjustments and support auditors with documentation. * Credit assessments: Perform basic credit checks, recommend credit limits and monitor credit exposure against company policy. * Process \& system maintenance: Maintain AR process documentation, ensure accurate billing data in ERP (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and participate in system improvements or automation initiatives. * Compliance \& controls: Enforce segregation of duties, maintain strong internal controls and ensure adherence to local regulatory and tax requirements (invoice contents, VAT where applicable). * Stakeholder liaison: Coordinate with sales, customer service, legal and treasury on collections, disputes, write‑offs and escalation of bad debts. **Qualifications \& experience** * Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance or related field. * 2\+ years’ hands‑on AR or accounting experience; experience with Qatar/GCC billing practices preferred. * Proficient with ERP/accounting systems (SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, Sage) and strong Excel skills. * Solid understanding of invoicing, cash application, reconciliations and credit control processes. * Attention to detail, strong numerical and organisational skills. * Good communication and negotiation skills for customer interactions. * Familiarity with VAT/tax invoicing requirements advantageous. * Valid work authorisation for Qatar. **Key competencies** * **Numerate:** Accurate with payments, reconciliations and ageing analysis. * **Persistent:** Results‑driven in collections and dispute resolution. * **Organised:** Manages workload to meet billing and close deadlines. * **Collaborative:** Works effectively with sales, treasury and operations. نوع الوظيفة: دائم الراتب المدفوع: QAR٤٥٫٠٠ لكل ساعة موقع العمل: بشكل شخصي