Account Receivables Assistant - Education sector

Role: JPC - 5099 - Account Receivables Assistant - Education sectorLocation : Abu DhabiDuration: One Year Renewable Job PurposeEnsures the recording and posting of different revenue streams and collaborating with internal stakeholders on the data related to the receivables so that timely follow ups can be performed with the external parties for the receipt of the same and forecasting the cash flow through the dashboards for the university stakeholders. Core ResponsibilitiesIssues and releases invoices and receipts to the customers and donors for all receivables by monitoring the data portals of internal stakeholders to capture the receivable transactions through their systems.

Monitors the daily collection received in the bank, records the receipts to performs matching of remittances. Reconciles the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and posted. Maintains and updates the customer master data in the system to ensure the effectiveness of the system generated automated communicationAnalyses the aging report to capture the outstanding balances of the customers and plan the follow ups to ensure a healthy cash flow. Prepares the education payment plans for defaulting payments to facilitate easy payment processing in instalments.

Provides clarifications to the parents / students on the tuition fees payment related queries and payment schedules. Reviews the delayed payments and identifies parties for the credit hold action for management approval based on the internal policies. Engages with customers on late payments to avoid late payments, disputes or defaults. Ensures compliance with the FTA requirements by preparing the required data and facilitating the filing the VAT returns through external consultants. Prepares periodic reports to the Management to provide information on the collection and cash forecast.

Reconciles and prepares accounting schedules for monthly and annual closing to meet the Management reporting requirements Supports in the departmental projects to enhance the effectiveness of the function and provides information to internal and external stakeholders as required Meets the requirements and documentation of internal and external auditors to ensure compliance to internal policies and external auditing standardsSupports the processes related to the selection of beneficiaries of the scholarships granted in the University by reviewing documents submitted to ensure conformance to the defined criteria. Qualifications And ExperienceAcademic Credentials:

Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or Business AdministrationTechnical Expertise Hands-on experience with ERP financial modules (Accounts Receivable, General Ledger). Working knowledge of Student Information Systems (SIS)Professional Experience 5-7 years in higher education finance or multinational corporate financeProven experience managing receivables in multi-currency and multi-system operations Experience with UAE VAT compliance (FTA e-invoicing) and India GST frameworksRegulatory Knowledge IFRS implementation for financial instruments/leases/insuranceFamiliarity with UAE ESR (Economic Substance Regulations) and ADEK funding compliance. Comptencies And Attributes Strong analytical and reconciliation skills. Effective stakeholder communication and problem-solving abilities. High attention to detail with a proactive and collaborative approach.

Arabic language proficiency is an advantage. Dual qualification or cross-border taxation knowledge (UAE–India) is preferred