AR Accountant

Position: Accountant

Location: SharjahIndustry: Food

Department: FinanceJob Purpose:We are looking for a highly meticulous and experienced Accounts Receivable (AR) Accountant to oversee our complete receivables portfolio within the food industry sector.

The ideal candidate will manage billing, reconciliations, collections, and aging analytics. Candidates possessing an industrial background managing multi-entity or group structures will be highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Invoicing & Revenue Control: Generate, verify, and post high-volume client invoices, credit notes, and adjustments specific to food distribution channels.Collections & Cash Flow Optimization: Proactively manage collections and follow up on outstanding dues to minimize Days Sales Outstanding (DSO).Multi-Entity Intercompany Accounting: Monitor, record, and reconcile receivable balances across multiple group subsidiaries and entities.Ledger Reconciliation: Perform daily bank, cash, and credit card reconciliations against customer accounts.Credit Analysis & Risk Mitigation:Evaluate customer credit limits, monitor aging buckets, and flag high-risk accounts to management.Dispute Resolution: Investigate customer claims regarding delivery shortages, pricing variances, or product returns common in food logistics.Reporting: Generate accurate weekly/monthly AR aging summaries, collection forecasts, and bad-debt provisions.

Qualifications

Experience: Minimum 5 years of solid experience exclusively in an Accounts Receivable role.Industry Domain: Mandatory experience within the Food Industry (FMCG, Food Manufacturing, or Food Distribution).Corporate Structure: Prior background handling multi-entity/group accounts is strongly preferred.Software Competency: High proficiency with Tier-1 or Tier-2 ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and intermediate-to-advanced MS Excel skills.Logistics & Schedule: Ability to reliably commute to Sharjah and comfortably accommodate the 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM, 5-day work week.