Accounts Receivable (AR) Officer

About the role

An organization in Oman is looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented and financially responsible professional to act as an Accounts Receivable (AR) Officer. The role manages accounts receivable activities, monitors customer payments, maintains accurate financial records, prepares invoices and supports cash flow management, financial reporting and credit control. It works closely with the finance department, sales teams, customers and management.

Key responsibilities

• Manage daily accounts receivable activities and customer account records
• Prepare, issue and process customer invoices, billing statements and payment requests
• Monitor outstanding balances, follow up on overdue payments and prepare monthly aging reports
• Verify billing information, purchase orders and supporting documents; investigate payment discrepancies
• Process incoming payments, allocate receipts and reconcile customer accounts
• Communicate with customers about outstanding invoices and coordinate internally to resolve disputes and delays
• Support monthly, quarterly and annual closing, credit control and cash flow forecasting
• Assist with VAT documentation, audit activities and maintain confidential financial records

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field; additional bookkeeping or financial administration qualifications are an advantage
• Relevant experience in accounts receivable, billing, credit control or finance operations; previous AR, billing specialist or credit control experience preferred
• Experience with customer invoices, payment allocation, account reconciliations and aging reports
• Professional certifications such as ACCA, CPA, CMA or AAT are advantageous; knowledge of IFRS, Oman VAT and corporate tax is an advantage

Required skills

• Accounts receivable procedures, invoicing, billing, payment processing and reconciliation
• General ledger accounting, financial reporting and cash flow management
• SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks or Microsoft Dynamics; strong Excel skills
• Communication, customer service, organization and attention to detail

What we offer

• Flexible full-time or part-time employment options
• Competitive salary and employment benefits
• Training, certification support and career progression to senior AR, credit control or finance manager roles