Accountant Assistant, Amazon Payment Services Finance MENA

About PayFort, an Amazon Company:

We serve the needs of online shoppers in all Arabic speaking and surrounding countries through our trusted, secure payment network that gives everyone the opportunity to shop online safely and easily. We build trust between buyers and online sellers by enabling consumers to transact online using the payment options they prefer with complete security and peace of mind while supporting the most popular payment methods available globally. PayFort is part of Souq Group, established in 2013. PayFort is regional expert in payment processing technology and solutions across major markets in the GCC & Levant countries, operating in UAE, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Jordan, Oman, Kuwait and Qatar.

Primary responsibility :

The successful candidate will be responsible for cash collection operations in cooperation with our local sales and finance management. As part of our commitment to your development, you will also gain exposure in cross functional and process improvement projects but you can expect your responsibilities to include to:

Full cycle of accounts receivable past due balances, including: research, analysis and calling customers

Reconciling AR account(s), Managing and resolving invoice discrepancies to ensure timely and accurate receivables

Managing internal and external Accounts receivable inquiries.

Maintain Customer relationships by responding timely and accurately to both internal (company) and external (customers directly) questions and requests for information.

Creating and implementing standard operating procedures and process workflows.

Timely reporting via weekly metrics and provide status updates on customers accounts and projects

Analyze processes, recommend improvements for same and manage all internal controls on documents

Continually look at ways to improve the customer experience

Earn the trust of your external and internal customers thereby building long-lasting relationships to reinforce Amazon’s customer centricity.

Maintain vendor relationships by responding quickly and accurately to both internal (company) and external (vendor) questions and requests for information.

Assist in identifying process inefficiencies and making recommendations for process improvements for timely vendor payment and inquiry responses.

Develop knowledge around vendor term agreements to implement sound prioritization methodologies




Key job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for cash collection operatons in cooperation with our local sales and finance management. As part of our commitment to your development, you will also gain exposure in cross functional and process improvement projects but you can expect your responsibilities to include to:

Full cycle of accounts receivable past due balances, including: research, analysis and calling customers

Reconciling AR account(s), Managing and resolving invoice discrepancies to ensure timely and accurate receivables

Managing internal and external Accounts receivable inquiries.

Maintain Customer relationships by responding timely and accurately to both internal (company) and external (customers directly) questions and requests for information.

Creating and implementing standard operating procedures and process workflows.

Timely reporting via weekly metrics and provide status updates on customers accounts and projects

Analyze processes, recommend improvements for same and manage all internal controls on documents.

Continually look at ways to improve the customer experience.

Earn the trust of your external and internal customers thereby building long-lasting relationships to reinforce Amazon’s customer centricity.

Maintain vendor relationships by responding quickly and accurately to both internal (company) and external (vendor) questions and requests for information.

Assist in identifying process inefficiencies and making recommendations for process improvements for timely vendor payment and inquiry responses.

Develop knowledge around vendor term agreements to implement sound prioritization methodologies- Bachelor's degree in accounting and commerce (B. Com)
- Knowledge of Excel at an advanced level
- Experience with Microsoft Office products and applications- 3+ years of finance operations/shared services, accounts payable, account receivable (collections) or general ledger experience

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