Assistant Accountant

Job Title: Assistant Accountant – Accounts Receivable & Billing Location: Dubai, UAE Job Type: Full-time Job Summary We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join our finance and operations team in Dubai. This role primarily focuses on end-to-end Accounts Receivable (AR) , client billing, collection follow-ups, and day-to-day coordination between sales, operations, and clients. Hands-on proficiency in Zoho Books and strong MS Excel skills are required, along with clear and professional verbal and written communication. Key Responsibilities

• Invoicing & Billing: Generate accurate tax invoices, credit notes, and customer account statements directly within Zoho Books based on approved delivery notes and work orders.
• Accounts Receivable Management: Monitor customer aging reports daily, maintain customer ledgers, and ensure timely reconciliation of incoming receipts.
• Collection Follow-ups: Proactively follow up on outstanding receivables via phone calls, professional emails, and WhatsApp to ensure timely collections and maintain positive client relationships.
• Cross-Department Coordination: Coordinate closely with sales and operations teams to verify delivery confirmations, resolve customer billing discrepancies, and update payment statuses.
• Bank & Ledger Reconciliation: Reconcile incoming customer bank transfers, cheques, and credit card settlements against bank statements and corresponding invoices in Zoho Books.
• Reporting: Maintain detailed AR trackers, collection forecasts, and statement summaries using advanced MS Excel functions (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, SUMIFS).
• Documentation & Filing: Maintain organized digital archives of invoices, customer purchase orders, delivery acknowledgments, and payment proofs.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 2–4 years of accounting experience in the UAE, with a primary focus on Accounts Receivable and invoicing.
• Software: Proven hands-on experience using Zoho Books is essential.
• Spreadsheet Skills: Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Excel (data sorting, Pivot Tables, lookup functions, reconciliation templates).
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written English communication skills; professional, polite, and persuasive demeanor for payment follow-ups.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Attributes: Strong numerical accuracy, high attention to detail, proactive problem-solving attitude, and ability to handle client queries diplomatically under deadlines.

Benefits & Details

• Competitive monthly salary based on experience
• Employment visa, medical insurance, and standard UAE Labor Law benefits

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED1,999.00 - AED2,500.00 per month

Work Location: In person