Accountant - Accounts Receivable
Posted date [2026-09-21]
(ID: 52197)
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Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim is one of the most progressive regional family business houses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. |
Job Description and Requirements
Accountant - Accounts ReceivableJob Snapshot
Role: Accountant - Accounts Receivable
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Real Estate
Function: Accounting-Finance
Experience: 2-3 years accounts receivable and general accounting experience; 3-4 years in administrative finance roles
Job Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Al-Futtaim Real Estate is hiring an Accountant in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to support accurate payment allocation, customer account maintenance, bank reconciliation, and credit control activities across portfolios at Dubai Festival City. The role requires hands-on experience with Yardi and Excel, careful management of daily financial transactions, and consistent attention to customer accounts, payment records, and processing deadlines.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Real Estate
Function: Accounting-Finance
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Overview of the Role
The Accountant is responsible for delivering timely and accurate financial services relating to customer payments and account
maintenance. Working with the Yardi system, the role manages daily transactions, payment allocation, cheque processing, reconciliation, and account clearing while supporting Al-Futtaim Real Estate\'s credit control requirements and applicable lease agreements.
Accuracy is central to the position. The Accountant must manage scheduled deadlines while maintaining reliable financial records and a customer-focused approach.
What You Will Do
Payment Processing and Bank Reconciliation
* Record all cheques received accurately and promptly in the PDC module each day.
* Process customer payments in Yardi daily and arrange timely deposit of cheques into the bank.
* Apply cash receipts correctly to the relevant customer accounts to maintain accurate account balances.
* Reconcile bank statements daily against deposited cheques.
* Investigate and minimize unreconciled items before month-end.
Account Maintenance and Credit Control
* Maintain accurate customer accounts and systematically review unallocated credits.
* Clear customer accounts and reduce outstanding unallocated amounts through regular checks.
* Provide timely notification and follow-up for bounced cheques.
* Support recovery of bounced cheque amounts in accordance with the relevant agreements.
* Maintain precise transaction and account records to support effective credit control.
Finance Support
* Provide ad-hoc support to the CCD when required.
* Complete assigned finance and administrative tasks within agreed timelines.
Required Skills
* Proficiency in Yardi for payment processing and financial account management.
* Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
* Knowledge of accounts receivable and general bookkeeping procedures.
* High level of accuracy in financial data entry and record keeping.
* Strong organizational and time management capabilities.
* Ability to manage deadlines and work effectively under pressure.
* Good interpersonal and communication skills.
* Customer-focused approach to financial administration.
What Qualifies You for the Role
Candidates should have 2-3 years of accounts receivable and general accounting experience, together with 3-4 years of experience handling administrative finance roles.
Practical knowledge of Yardi, Excel, and other relevant computer applications is required. The position also calls for strong attention to detail, effective time management, clear communication, and the ability to maintain accurate financial records while supporting customers and internal stakeholders.
About Al-Futtaim Real Estate
Al-Futtaim Real Estate is part of Al-Futtaim and has more than six decades of experience in real estate and asset management. The business plans, develops, and manages projects across the MENA region, with a diversified portfolio spanning residential and commercial properties, malls, hospitality, healthcare, infrastructure, and education.
Its flagship mixed-use communities include Dubai Festival City and Cairo Festival City. Al-Futtaim Real Estate is also responsible for Al-Futtaim Contracting, which provides construction, engineering, technology, and facilities management solutions across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Egypt.
Accuracy is central to the position. The Accountant must manage scheduled deadlines while maintaining reliable financial records and a customer-focused approach.
What You Will Do
Payment Processing and Bank Reconciliation
* Record all cheques received accurately and promptly in the PDC module each day.
* Process customer payments in Yardi daily and arrange timely deposit of cheques into the bank.
* Apply cash receipts correctly to the relevant customer accounts to maintain accurate account balances.
* Reconcile bank statements daily against deposited cheques.
* Investigate and minimize unreconciled items before month-end.
Account Maintenance and Credit Control
* Maintain accurate customer accounts and systematically review unallocated credits.
* Clear customer accounts and reduce outstanding unallocated amounts through regular checks.
* Provide timely notification and follow-up for bounced cheques.
* Support recovery of bounced cheque amounts in accordance with the relevant agreements.
* Maintain precise transaction and account records to support effective credit control.
Finance Support
* Provide ad-hoc support to the CCD when required.
* Complete assigned finance and administrative tasks within agreed timelines.
Required Skills
* Proficiency in Yardi for payment processing and financial account management.
* Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
* Knowledge of accounts receivable and general bookkeeping procedures.
* High level of accuracy in financial data entry and record keeping.
* Strong organizational and time management capabilities.
* Ability to manage deadlines and work effectively under pressure.
* Good interpersonal and communication skills.
* Customer-focused approach to financial administration.
What Qualifies You for the Role
Candidates should have 2-3 years of accounts receivable and general accounting experience, together with 3-4 years of experience handling administrative finance roles.
Practical knowledge of Yardi, Excel, and other relevant computer applications is required. The position also calls for strong attention to detail, effective time management, clear communication, and the ability to maintain accurate financial records while supporting customers and internal stakeholders.
About Al-Futtaim Real Estate
Al-Futtaim Real Estate is part of Al-Futtaim and has more than six decades of experience in real estate and asset management. The business plans, develops, and manages projects across the MENA region, with a diversified portfolio spanning residential and commercial properties, malls, hospitality, healthcare, infrastructure, and education.
Its flagship mixed-use communities include Dubai Festival City and Cairo Festival City. Al-Futtaim Real Estate is also responsible for Al-Futtaim Contracting, which provides construction, engineering, technology, and facilities management solutions across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Egypt.
