AR & Tax Controller

Confidential Company

A. Accounts Receivable & Revenue Cycle Management

• Lead and supervise the AR function to ensure:

  • Timely and accurate recording of receipts

  • Regular reconciliation of customer accounts

  • Proper allocation of collections against invoices

• Monitor and control customer ageing, overdue balances, and collection performance

• Coordinate closely with Sales and Tender teams to resolve disputes and accelerate collections

• Oversee returned cheque follow-ups and recovery actions

• Ensure alignment between invoicing, collections, credit notes, and adjustments

B. Credit Control & Risk Management

• Implement and monitor structured credit control processes:

  • Customer onboarding and credit evaluation

  • Credit limit approvals and periodic reviews

• Track customer exposure and enforce credit limits

• Establish escalation mechanisms for overdue accounts

• Provide regular reporting on:

  • Customer ageing

  • Credit risk exposure

  • Collection efficiency

C. Tax Compliance (VAT & Corporate Tax Support)

• Manage end-to-end VAT compliance, including:

  • Validation of VAT-related transactions and entries

  • Preparation and submission of VAT returns

  • Reconciliation between VAT reports, revenue, and general ledger

• Ensure compliance with UAE Federal law and regulations related to E-Invoicing, ESR Compliance, Healthcare and Leasing specific requirements

• Prepare and maintain documentation required for FTA audits

• Support Corporate Tax requirements:

  • Data preparation and reconciliations

  • Coordination with external tax advisors

D. Audit & Regulatory Coordination

• Prepare AR schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documents for external audits

• Lead customer balance confirmation processes

• Support internal and external audit requirements, including FTA audits

• Ensure completeness and accuracy of documentation for compliance purposes

E. Customer Agreements & Documentation

• Review and monitor customer agreements including:

  • BDAs (Business Development Agreements)

  • FOC and promotional arrangements

• Ensure all agreements comply with company policies and financial controls

• Track renewals of customer MOUs and maintain proper documentation

F. Intercompany & Financial Controls

• Manage intercompany invoicing and reconciliations across group entities

• Ensure timely settlement and reconciliation of intercompany balances

• Strengthen internal controls around receivables, credit notes, and adjustments

G. Process Improvement & Automation

• Drive automation and system improvements within AR and tax processes

• Work closely with IT to enhance ERP functionalities including:

  • Credit control workflows

  • VAT reporting and return generation

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and control

3. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Collection Efficiency (%) and Days Sales Outstanding (DSO)

• Reduction in overdue receivables and ageing profile

• Accuracy and timeliness of VAT filings

• Customer account reconciliation completeness (%)

• Reduction in returned cheque exposure

• Compliance audit observations (internal/external)

• Credit limit adherence and risk exposure control