Accountant- AR Focus
We are looking for an Accountant- (AR Focused) to work here in our great dubizzle offices in UAE. The AR accountant is responsible for carrying out and...
We are looking for an Accountant- (AR Focused) to work here in our great dubizzle offices in UAE.
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The AR accountant is responsible for carrying out and monitoring the receivable accounting operations of the company. The Accountant role is a full operational role where you will be expected to support the finance team in carrying out the financial responsibilities and operations of the company with focus on AR and Revenue.
You will be looking to make an early step in your career to join a dynamic work environment and a cohesive team. This is a hands-on role, which focuses on Accounts Receivable, Revenue Recognition, system implementation, process improvement and month end reporting. Reporting to the Manager, the role will be responsible for varied responsibilities including but not limited to;
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At OLX Group we have a clear ambition – to empower millions of people across the globe by helping them connect and share their goods and services. This inspiring purpose has helped us build one of the world’s leading Internet companies. This combination of business and purpose attracts a certain type of person. If you’ve got an entrepreneurial drive and think you can use that drive to contribute to our purpose, then we’d love to empower you to be successful. Want to know more?
Why OLX Group?
The OLX Group is a network of leading classifieds platforms in 45 markets, including brands like OLX, Avito, letgo, dubizzle, among others.
The OLX Group connects local people to buy, sell or exchange used goods and services by making it fast and easy for anyone to post a listing through their mobile phone or on the web. Hundreds of millions of people in local markets around the world generate more than 1.9 billion monthly visits, 37 billion monthly page views and 54 million listings every month on the OLX Group's online marketplaces.
Our 3000+ committed employees are making a difference from our 25 offices across the globe.
What responsibilities will you get when working with us?
- Review all new contracts for revenue recognition methodology
- Customer accounts reconciliation
- Ensure accurate payments allocation
- Payment collection
- Credit notes management
- Sub ledger reconciliation
- Evaluate period end deferred balances
- Follow up with sales on outstanding items
- Develop and maintain internal systems to manage contracts with respect to revenue
- Review and make recommendations regarding bad debt or write-offs
- Reconciliation of cash books
- Actively participating and driving system implementation and process improvement
- Assisting in the annual audit and working with auditors on all issues for revenue recognition
- Ensure compliance to Group accounting policies in transaction processing
- Ensure proper GL close to agreed timelines and completion of all Balance Sheet Reconciliations
- Ensure valid, accurate and timely recording of all sales invoices including management of invoice preparation
- Oversee transaction posting in the area of AR and resolve any issues
- This role requires liaising with our debtors and other relevant internal and external stakeholders
What will you need to be successful in this role?
- Accounting knowledge of general ledger, and revenue knowledge recognition principles
- In-depth understanding of the full receivable process
- Sales Force knowledge
- Knowledge of IRFS and ERP systems
- Experience using Netsuite and Salesforce will be looked upon favorably
- Sound working knowledge with MS Office
- Advanced Excel skills
- Organized and systematic with Strong attention to detail
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Service and Quality oriented
- Action orientated and pro-active
- Deadline and result driven
- Ability to prioritize and work with minimal supervision
- 3+ years of industry experience in the area of receivables
- In depth knowledge of AR and revenue recognition
- Proven track record in high volume, fast paced and data centric processing and reconciliations environment
- Experience in managing an end to end Accounts Receivable process
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
- High-output & deadline driven environment
- Takes initiative
- Responsible for managing and monitoring an end to end accounts receivable process
- Bachelor degree in Finance or Accounting from a recognized institution, plus CA/CPA qualified or part qualified
- Strong English language skills
What can you expect from us and what do we offer?
- Tax free salary
- Visa for employee covered
- Gold Medical insurance
- Flight to Dubai if outside the UAE
- 1 return flight to home country per year after one year service
- 1 month initial hotel accommodation if relocating
- Life cover
- 22 annual working days + UAE official holidays
- 3 months maternity leave
- Christmas day and Easter Sunday off
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