Accounts Receivable & Collections Lead - Bilingual

The Accounts Receivable & Collections Lead is an experienced, detail-oriented, and solutions-driven finance professional responsible for leading the school’s accounts receivable and collections function. The post holder ensures accurate and timely billing, collection, allocation, and reconciliation of receivables, with particular responsibility for student and parent accounts, ageing control, follow-up, and resolution of outstanding balances. Key Responsibilities - Owns the full accounts receivable cycle, including billing, receipt allocation, collections, ageing follow-up and escalation, account reconciliation, and resolution of outstanding balances. - Reconciles parent and customer accounts, receipts, deposits, payment gateways, and accounts receivable control accounts. - Manages approved payment plans, credit notes, and refunds, ensuring appropriate documentation and authorisation. - Maintains regular communication with parents on account balances, statements, overdue payments, and agreed payment arrangements. - Prepares AR reports on ageing, collections, overdue balances, doubtful debts, and reconciliations. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. - Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, including at least 3 years of hands-on accounts receivable, billing, collections, and account reconciliation experience within a school environment. - Proven experience with accounting and ERP systems (e.g. QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, or equivalent). - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools. - Excellent command of spoken and written English and Arabic.