AR Specialist

About the role

Key responsibilities

• Invoice generation: Prepare and issue accurate customer invoices, credit notes and debit adjustments in line with contract terms and billing schedules.
• Collections & credit control: Proactively manage collections to meet DSO targets — contact customers, resolve disputes, negotiate payment plans and escalate delinquent accounts.
• Cash application: Post and reconcile incoming payments (bank transfers, cheques, card receipts), allocate cash to invoices and resolve unapplied or short‑paid items.
• Customer account management: Maintain AR master data (customer terms, contact details, credit limits); perform customer account reconciliations and periodic statement runs.
• Dispute resolution: Investigate billing disputes with sales/operations, prepare supporting documentation, and follow through to resolution.
• Aging & reporting: Produce daily/weekly AR ageing, cash forecasts and management reports; highlight at‑risk accounts and collection plans.
• Month‑end close support: Prepare AR schedules, reconcile subledger to G/L, post month‑end adjustments and support auditors with documentation.
• Credit assessments: Perform basic credit checks, recommend credit limits and monitor credit exposure against company policy.
• Process & system maintenance: Maintain AR process documentation, ensure accurate billing data in ERP (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and participate in system improvements or automation initiatives.
• Compliance & controls: Enforce segregation of duties, maintain strong internal controls and ensure adherence to local regulatory and tax requirements (invoice contents, VAT where applicable).
• Stakeholder liaison: Coordinate with sales, customer service, legal and treasury on collections, disputes, write‑offs and escalation of bad debts.

Qualifications & experience

• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 2+ years’ hands‑on AR or accounting experience; experience with Qatar/GCC billing practices preferred.
• Proficient with ERP/accounting systems (SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, Sage) and strong Excel skills.
• Solid understanding of invoicing, cash application, reconciliations and credit control processes.
• Attention to detail, strong numerical and organisational skills.
• Good communication and negotiation skills for customer interactions.
• Familiarity with VAT/tax invoicing requirements advantageous.
• Valid work authorisation for Qatar.
• Key competencies
• **Numerate:** Accurate with payments, reconciliations and ageing analysis.
• **Persistent:** Results‑driven in collections and dispute resolution.
• **Organised:** Manages workload to meet billing and close deadlines.
• **Collaborative:** Works effectively with sales, treasury and operations.
• نوع الوظيفة: دائم
• الراتب المدفوع: QAR٤٥٫٠٠ لكل ساعة
• موقع العمل: بشكل شخصي