Job Description
Job Summary:
We are looking for a Receivables Accountant to process all types of financial transactions, including handling of accounts receivable, recording journal entries, reconciling bank statements and supporting collections and aging follow-up. The role also includes follow-up on various regulatory aspects including handling and follow-up on built property tax and municipality declarations for the Group’s various real estate properties. To succeed in this position, you will need to be highly flexible, accurate and efficient—adding value to the accounting team and upholding our organization’s values.
Responsibilities:
- Issue invoices, credit notes, debit notes, and receipts accurately and on a timely basis.
- Follow up on accounts receivable and ensure proper collection and recording of payments.
- Reconcile client accounts regularly and ensure that no discrepancies or outstanding variances exist between the accounting records and client statements.
- Record daily financial transactions and related journal entries in the accounting system.
- Assist in preparing and updating the aging report and follow up on overdue balances.
- Ensure that all cash collections are properly allocated in the system according to the related items and branches.
- Support the handling of petty cash transactions.
- Reply promptly and professionally to all client requests and inquiries related to invoices, statements, receipts, balances, and payments.
- Maintain and regularly update tracking sheets related to invoices, receipts, collections, and customer accounts.
- Prepare periodic reports related to parking revenue, community revenue, and other receivable-related reports.
- Coordinate with internal departments to ensure accuracy of billing and collection processes.
- Support the accounting team during month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and applicable regulations.
- Maintain organized records and supporting documents for all receivable transactions.
- Monitor customer balances and follow up on pending payments when needed.
- Assist in preparing account statements and confirmations for clients and auditors.
- Ensure proper filing and archiving of accounting and receivable documents.
- Monitor customer credit limits and flag any exposures or risks to management on a timely basis.
- Track and report key receivables KPIs (e.g., Days Sales Outstanding, collection rate, overdue ratio) and provide variance analysis.
- Investigate and resolve customer disputes, discrepancies, and short payments, escalating to management when needed.
- Assist management with ad hoc financial and administrative tasks when required.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or any related field
- Minimum of 4 – 5 years of experience in accounting
- Hands-on experience with an accounting system (Dolphin or equivalent)
- Certifications (CPA, CA, ACCA or equivalent) are a plus
- Firm grasp of accounting principles
Qualifications:
- Advanced proven MS Excel skills
- Analytical mind with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills
- Meticulousness and attention to detail
- Superb organizational skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
Company Profile
Zeal is a group company focusing on building communities with unique experiences, distinctive atmospheres, and a wide range of services across different industries. Our main driver is to create enduring ecosystems powered by technology and empowered by human capital. Since our founding, our growing portfolio stands as a testament to the lasting mark we have made across mixed-use developments, digital districts and residential towers. We have spearheaded transformations by uplifting neighborhoods and driving employment opportunities.