Controller jobs in United Arab Emirates

Location: Dubai United Arab Emirates

Industry: Shipping Chartering Finance

Reports To: Finance Manager

Salary (tax-free): Please fill in your expectation in the application.

Our client is seeking an experienced Invoice Controller to oversee accounts receivable management and invoice processing for a leading shipping and chartering business in Dubai. The position requires deep expertise in SAP shipping operations and banking flows with a focus on accuracy compliance and financial reporting. This is a key role within the finance department supporting process excellence and ensuring operational integrity.

• Register and manage all incoming invoices from head owners agents brokers and bunker companies.
• Verify and park invoices in SAP after operator approval and ensure all supporting documentation is accurately archived.
• Reconcile balances between PDAs and FDAs and settle with counterparties as required.
• Input disbursement proformas final DAs and bunker invoices into SoftMar and SAP systems.
• Review hire freight demurrage sundry and broker commission invoices ensuring proper calculation and compliance.
• Maintain thorough and organised documentation (electronic and hard copy) in secure company databases and file servers.
• Chase overdue accounts receivable confirm value dates and prepare weekly AR reports.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and disputes in coordination with agents and counterparties.
• Support the finance and accounting teams with monthly and annual closings data reconciliation and ad hoc projects.
• Ensure compliance with VAT regulations for all posted and received documents.
• Assist finance team members with tender preparation contracts and bank clearing.
• Generate reports and provide regular updates to management via SAP and internal systems.

• Minimum 5 years experience in accounting roles within the shipping or chartering sector with a strong focus on invoice control and accounts receivable.
• Proven experience with SAP and SoftMar systems.
• Excellent knowledge of banking flows payment factory and financial reporting.
• Degree in Finance Accounting or a related discipline.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• High attention to detail strong organisational skills and ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Analytical thinking with a systematic approach to problem solving and data analysis.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• English fluency required.

• Competitive tax-free salary (based on experience)
• Health insurance paid annual leave and company benefits
• Professional growth and development opportunities

• Invoice Controller
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