We are seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable (AR) Accountant to join our Accounting Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing customer accounts, invoicing follow-up, collections, reconciliations, and AR reporting.

Candidates with previous experience in freight forwarding, logistics, shipping, or maritime companies are strongly preferred.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain accurate customer accounts and AR records.

• Monitor and continuously update customer balances.

• Prepare and analyze Customer Aging Reports.

• Prepare and issue Customer Statements of Account.

• Prepare and maintain Collection Follow-up Reports.

• Prepare and monitor Outstanding Invoices Reports.

• Follow up with customers regarding outstanding and overdue invoices.

• Monitor and reconcile customer advances and prepayments.

• Identify and clear unallocated receipts.

• Perform customer account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.

• Follow up on issued, pending, and incomplete invoices.

• Coordinate with the Operations Department to obtain any missing information or documentation required for invoicing.

• Respond professionally to customer inquiries regarding invoices, statements, payments, and account balances.

• Record and review customer transactions accurately and promptly on the IST system.

• Ensure collections and receipts are properly allocated to the relevant invoices.

• Identify billing or account discrepancies and coordinate their resolution with the relevant departments.

• Prepare daily, monthly, and management-requested AR reports.

• Support the month-end closing process and reconciliation of Accounts Receivable balances.

• Maintain proper documentation and records for customer transactions, invoices, receipts, and adjustments.

Requirements

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, with a minimum grade of Good.

• 3–5 years of Accounts Receivable experience.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in logistics, freight forwarding, shipping, or maritime operations.

• Strong practical knowledge of the full Accounts Receivable cycle.

• Hands-on experience using the IST system.

• Good understanding of logistics operations and their relationship with invoicing and customer accounting.

• Strong knowledge of customer reconciliation, collections, aging, and outstanding invoice management.

• Very good Microsoft Excel skills.

• Good command of written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate professionally with customers in English.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.

• Strong communication and follow-up skills.

• Ability to coordinate effectively with Accounting, Operations, and other departments.

• Ability to work under pressure, manage priorities, and meet deadlines.

Key Skills

Accounts Receivable • Customer Reconciliation • Customer Aging • Collections • Invoicing • IST System • Microsoft Excel • Financial Reporting • Logistics Accounting • Month-End Closing • English Communication • Attention to Detail • Problem Solving • Customer Communication