The Accountant-AR will support the Assistant Manager of Finance while Performing day-to-day activities in the Accounts Receivable (AR) function of the Finance Department.Job Responsibilities

• Attended and clarified all queries from students and/or their representatives in a timely and sufficient manner.
• Ensure that all day-to-day data entries are accurately allocated and booked in the studentsxe2x80x99 accounts including payments, deferments, financial holds, doc release holds, etc.
• Ensure that all charges are booked properly to the studentsxe2x80x99 accounts and perform periodic reconciliations to ensure healthy records.
• Promptly issue invoices and follow up on their payments.
• Coordinate with internal business partners to issue invoices and follow up on their payments.
• Follow up on the invoice payments issued to the customers, sponsors, and business partners and generate the related reports as required.
• Coordinate all matters with the scholarship office and the sponsor representatives to ensure that all issues are promptly addressed.
• Maintain the registration period through coordination and cooperation with other sections at Finance as well as other departments at AUS.
• Assist the AR Assistant Manager on accounts receivable aging analysis and other reports/analysis.
• Update the Office of Alumni Affairs, Office of Research and Grants invoice payment status report monthly and communicate this with them.

Qualifications and Skills Required

• Bachelorxe2x80x99s degree in a related field: Finance / Accounting
• Minimum of two years of relevant experience
• Strong communication skills
• IFRS experience
• Familiar with ERP systems
• Strong analytical background
• Credit experience
• Knowledge and understanding of UAE VAT requirements
• Microsoft Office Skills
• Time management
• Problem solving skills
• Punctuality
• Teamwork and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA / CIMA / CPA / ACA / CMA)
• Three years of relevant experience
• Arabic is an advantage

How to Apply

• Interested applicants should fill out the

. * AUS alumni are encouraged to apply. Applicants who do not meet specified requirements will not be shortlisted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• AUS is an equal opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, disability or marital status. Opportunities for employment are based solely upon onexe2x80x99s qualifications.

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