Finance Specialist (Freight )

Freight Finance Specialist Location: Dubai, Business Bay Salary: Up to AED 10,000Preferred Industry: Shipping/Freight/LogisticsKey ResponsibilitiesAccounts Payable & Supplier ManagementVerify and process supplier invoices, ensuring appropriate matching against purchase orders, contracts, goods/services received and agreed commercial terms.Coordinate invoice approvals and arrange supplier payments in accordance with agreed payment terms and internal approval procedures.Maintain accurate supplier account records and resolve invoice, pricing and documentation discrepancies.Monitor freight-related costs and ensure that supporting documentation is complete and properly maintained.Accounts Receivable & Customer BillingPrepare and issue customer invoices, debit/credit notes and account statements in accordance with agreed contractual and commercial terms.Record customer receipts and allocate payments accurately to outstanding invoices.Monitor customer balances and follow up on overdue receivables in coordination with the commercial and operations teams.Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies and customer account queries.Reconciliations & Cash ManagementPerform regular reconciliations of supplier and customer accounts, bank accounts and other relevant balance sheet accounts.Investigate outstanding or unreconciled items and ensure timely resolution and clearance.Maintain accurate ageing reports for both accounts payable and accounts receivable.Provide regular updates on upcoming payments, overdue receivables and expected collections to support cash-flow planning.Month-End Closing & ReportingSupport the month-end closing process, including accruals, provisions, prepayments and other relevant accounting entries.Ensure freight and operating costs are recorded in the appropriate accounting period.Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for management reporting, internal controls and external/internal audits.Maintain complete, accurate and properly organized financial records in accordance with company policies and accounting requirements.Controls & Process ImprovementEnsure compliance with established finance policies, approval processes and segregation-of-duties requirements.Identify discrepancies, control weaknesses and process inefficiencies and recommend improvements.Work closely with Finance, Operations, Commercial and Procurement teams to ensure accurate and timely financial processing.Maintain confidentiality of financial, commercial and customer/supplier information.Qualifications & ExperienceBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.4–5 years of relevant accounting experience, with hands-on responsibility across both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.Previous experience in shipping, freight, logistics, commodity trading, FMCG or warehousing will be an advantage.Hands-on experience with accounting or ERP systems.Microsoft Excel proficiency is required; experience with Power BI is a strong advantage.Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a strong advantage.Sound knowledge of account reconciliations, ageing analysis, accruals and month-end closing processes.Understanding of freight, logistics or shipping-related transactions and documentation is highly desirable.Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.Ability to handle confidential financial and commercial information with discretion.