Accountant

Role Summary

The Accountant for receivables and payables will oversee the complete AR and AP function, maintain reliable financial records, and support statutory compliance in the UAE. This position calls for hands-on experience with Odoo ERP, strong reconciliation capability, and active involvement in month-end and year-end close processes.

Accounts Receivable

• Handle daily receivables activities in Odoo, including issuing customer invoices, posting receipts, preparing journal entries, and carrying out reconciliations.
• Keep customer ledgers, receivable records, and account statements accurate and up to date.
• Track overdue balances and follow up regularly to speed up collections.
• Match receivable balances against bank records and confirm that all incoming payments are recorded correctly.
• Prepare aging analyses and share collection progress with management.
• Review and resolve invoice mismatches, billing concerns, and customer disputes.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual closing by preparing reconciliations and AR schedules.
• Apply VAT correctly on sales invoices and support VAT return preparation.
• Prepare receivables documents needed for UAE Corporate Tax filings.
• Work with auditors by providing confirmations, reconciliations, and backup documents related to AR.
• Produce AR reports from Odoo and highlight collection patterns and customer payment trends.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting by estimating collection timing and AR balances.
• Follow accounting standards and internal control requirements across all receivables tasks.

Accounts Payable

• Examine, validate, and process supplier invoices, purchase orders, and payment requests.
• Carry out 3-way matching among purchase orders, goods received notes, and invoices before posting entries.
• Prepare vendor payments through bank transfers, cheques, and online payment methods in Odoo.
• Maintain supplier accounts and ensure outstanding dues are paid on time.
• Match supplier statements and address any differences found.
• Monitor payable ageing and ensure settlements stay within agreed credit terms.
• Apply VAT correctly on supplier invoices and support VAT return work.
• Prepare AP records and supporting files for Corporate Tax and audit needs.
• Keep vendor master information accurate and aligned with internal controls.

Compliance and Reporting

• Ensure accounting treatment follows UAE VAT and Corporate Tax requirements.
• Support month-end and year-end closing with schedules, reconciliations, and reporting support.
• Provide documentation and explanations needed during audits.