Accounts Receivable Team Leader

About This Role

About NRTC Group:

· Glorious legacy of over 50 years in the U.A.E

· Growth from humble beginnings to an industry pioneer

· Leading importer and exporter of fruits and vegetables.

· A dynamic group of 3000 associates and growing!!

· Modern storage facilities compliant with ISO standards.

· Fleet of 300+ vehicles.

Job Overview

The Accounts Receivable (Assistant Supervisor) will oversee the Accounts Receivable function to ensure timely collections within agreed credit limits, safeguard company assets (outstanding receivables), and support smooth invoicing and financial closing processes. The role requires proactive engagement with customers, team leadership, ERP proficiency, and strong collaboration with finance and operations teams.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounts Receivable Collections

• Drive proactive collection efforts to ensure receivables are collected within agreed credit limits and credit periods.
• Monitor AR aging, highlight overdue accounts, and initiate corrective actions (customer visits, blocking orders, legal escalation).
• Conduct weekly customer visits and follow up with slow-paying or high-risk customers to safeguard company assets (stamped invoices, balance confirmations, post-dated cheques).
• Prepare weekly collection journey plans and assign drivers efficiently to optimize cheque collection.
• Ensure balance confirmations are obtained from customers quarterly and reconciled with company SOAs.

2. Team Leadership & Supervision

• Lead, supervise, and motivate AR accountants, providing guidance, coaching, and regular performance reviews.
• Conduct daily morning meetings with AR team to review and align on daily collection targets.
• Ensure the team maintains accurate ledgers, posts payments, reconciles SOAs, and updates records promptly.
• Provide training and development opportunities to strengthen team capability.

3. Reporting & Forecasting

• Review and reconcile AR-related GLs (Accounts Receivable, Notes Receivable, Cheques Under Collection) with subledgers.
• Forecast collections and incorporate them into the cash flow forecast.
• Prepare daily reports on net outstanding balances, including customers exceeding credit limits and unposted orders.
• Share weekly AR performance updates with the AR & Credit Controller and Finance leadership.

4. Month-End & Financial Closing

• Drive AR month-end closing by the 4th of each month, ensuring reconciliations are completed and variances eliminated.
• Review AR financial entries, reduce reversals, and validate reconciliations between GL and subledger.
• Provide input on doubtful debts, discount reconciliations, unbilled revenue, and accruals.
• Support CFO and Finance Manager in AR aging reviews and customer risk analysis.

5. Policies, Systems & Process Improvement

• Ensure compliance with company credit policies, credit applications, and approvals (CEO & CFO authority levels).
• Oversee accurate and timely customer creation in ERP, including rebate types and VAT details.
• Act as AR module super-user in ERP (SAP/Oracle/M3), working to reduce manual processes and enhance automation.
• Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen collection effectiveness and reduce risks.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with invoicing, inventory, and operations teams to reduce unbilled revenue and accelerate invoicing timelines.

Key Competencies & Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ supervisory experience in AR and credit control (bank, financing company, FMCG, or large trading setup).
• Strong knowledge of collection processes; experience in Fruit & Vegetable industry is an advantage.
• ERP expertise (SAP/Oracle required, M3 preferred) and advanced MS Excel skills.
• Fluent in Arabic and English; valid UAE driving license and own car.
• Proven ability to handle 300+ credit customer accounts.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and time management skills.
• Proactive mindset with a problem-solving and process improvement orientation.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

What do we offer:

· Competitive salary.

· Medical Insurance.

· Opportunities for career growth.

How to Apply:

· Please submit your resume to careers@nrtcgroup.com.

· Please mention your notice period in the application.

· Candidates who are shortlisted for the role will be contacted.

· Candidates currently in UAE preferred.

· Candidates who can join immediately preferred.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to AED12,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• What is your monthly expected salary in AED?
• Are you available to join immediately?

Experience:

• UAE AR Team Lead : 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• UAE Driving License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person