Accounts Receivable Accountant

We are seeking a detail-oriented

with strong knowledge of

trade finance

and

across both

import

and

export

transactions. This role owns the end-to-end accounts receivable cycle—billing validation in the ERP, collections, reconciliations, and reporting—while coordinating closely with Sales, Supply Chain, customers, and bank statements to ensure timely cash collection, compliant LC document presentation, and accurate accounting in the ERP system.

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Review the ERP customer invoices/credit notes on time and in line with contracts, price lists, Letter of credits, delivery documents, and agreed terms; coordinate closely with Sales and Logistics.

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Follow up on due and overdue invoices through structured collection activities (statements, reminder emails/letters, calls) and escalate to supervisor when required.

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Maintain and analyze AR aging and propose actions to improve cash collection.

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Allocate in the ERO, incoming receipts accurately (including partial payments, deductions, and advances) and clear open items in a timely manner.

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Prepare customer statements and reconciliations; investigate short payments, deductions, and billing disputes and escalate with supervisor when needed.

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Perform periodic bank and sub-ledger reconciliations related to AR/trade receivables; investigate and resolve variances.

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Maintain petty cash records, supporting documents, and replenishment controls in line with company policy.

2.

Trade Finance & Letter of Credit (LC) Operations (Import & Export)

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Coordinate with Procurement/Supply Chain on LC opening, amendments, and required terms (Incoterms, shipment dates, documents, beneficiary details); track utilization and maturity/settlement dates.

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Coordinate with Sales/Supply Chain to prepare and present export LC documents within deadlines and latest dates of presentations and shipment and follow-up collections with banks and track discrepancies resulting in payment delays, if any.

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Review the draft documents before submission to banks (commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading/airway bill, certificate of origin, etc.) to ensure compliance with LC terms and

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Identify potential discrepancies early, coordinate corrections with internal teams, and manage communications with banks/counterparties to minimize delays and avoid non-payment.

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Maintain an LC tracker (openings, amendments, presentations, acceptances, maturities) and record/verify bank charges, commissions, and related accounting entries.

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Ensure AR and trade finance transactions comply with company policies and country regulations, applicable trade/banking requirements; maintain complete documentation and approvals.

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Prepare periodic reports such as AR aging, collection forecasts, LC maturity calendar, and trade finance bank charges.

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Support month-end close activities related to trade receivables, revenue cut-off support (as needed), provisions, and reconciliations.

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Provide schedules and supporting documentation for internal/external audits related to revenue, AR, and trade finance.

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Ensure timely and accurate ERP postings, master data coordination (as required), and reconciliation between sub-ledgers and general ledger.

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Ensure that company is fully compliant with the new e-invoicing regulation.

Escalate to supervisor when needed

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

· 5 years of experience in Accounts Receivable,

within a trading, distribution, import/export environment.

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having a Hands-on experience with

import and export

Documentary Letters of Credit and trade finance documentation.

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Strong understanding of documentary credit processes and rules (e.g.,

) and commercial terms (e.g.,

); able to identify and resolve document discrepancies.

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Solid knowledge of invoicing, cash application, customer reconciliations, and AR controls.

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using an ERP system for AR postings, receipt allocation, and trade finance tracking/reconciliations.

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Strong Excel skills (PivotTables, lookup functions, data validation) for analysis and reconciliation.

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Attention to detail

with strong document checking and reconciliation discipline.

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Clear communication

and stakeholder coordination with customers, banks, and internal teams.

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Problem-solving mindset

with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.