Accounts Payables Officer

Description:

The Accounts Receivables Officer manages incoming payments, properly tracking them into the system to maintain accurate bookkeeping records. The ideal candidate has an experience in a manufacturing environment, in cost accounting, a good general ERP knowledge and ensures books are accurate and timely, as well as in compliance with Qatar and MASQ internal policies.

Duties & Responsibilities

· Maintaining bookkeeping databases and spreadsheets and updating information as needed

· Communicating with previous clients and customers to request payment and arrange payment plans

· Collecting payments from customers and accurately recording them in the system

· Creating reports and balance sheets that document overall profits and losses

· Updating client accounts based on payment or contact information

· Invoice orders in accounting software for multiple companies

· Posts customer payments by recording cash, cheques, wires, and credit card transactions

· Resolves valid or unauthorized deductions by entering , adjusting entries/ credit memos

· Resolves invalid or unauthorized deductions by following pending deduction procedures

· Resolves collections by examining customer payment plans, payment history, credit line and making collection calls

• Liaise with colleagues from other branches in Qatar & Lebanon to give support on assigned tasks
• Accomplish & execute any other tasks assigned by the chief accountant

Minimum & Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant financial experience in a multinational environment with at least 2 years in similar role.
• Good knowledge of Qatar statutory requirements and US GAAP as well as direct and indirect tax
• Advanced Excel skills and strong general understanding of ERP systems required
• Must be able to meet the deadline for month-end close and year-end close.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Driven, able to work independently in an efficient manner and keen to take on new responsibilities
• Pro-active, team player oriented, reliable, and hands-on approach
• Willingness and ability to recognize and adapt to changing business requirements
• Fluent in Arabic and English, both verbal and written