Job Purpose
The Regional Accounts Receivable Specialist will manage revenue collection, dealer/distributor billing, electronic invoicing compliance, and payment reconciliation processes across Egypt and expanded regional MENA markets. This role ensures timely collections across direct B2C subscriptions, B2B commercial accounts (hotels, cafes, real estate developments), and third-party distribution partners, supporting cash flow while adhering to local and regional tax regulations (e.g., ETA E-Invoicing in Egypt, ZATCA in KSA, UAE VAT and regional VAT).
Key Responsibilities
Billing & Revenue Accounting:
- Prepare, process, and issue accurate tax invoices to B2B clients, corporate accounts, and commercial distribution partners across regional markets.
- Manage compliance with local electronic invoicing systems, including the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA) E-Invoicing portal and regional equivalents (e.g., KSA ZATCA, UAE VAT, etc.).
- Reconcile daily payment gateway collections (digital subscriptions, credit card transactions, digital wallets) across multiple currencies against subscriber activation records.
- Manage customer refunds for B2C customers in coordination with Call Center team.
Collections & Debt Management:
- Monitor regional Accounts Receivable aging reports continuously and actively pursue overdue multi-country B2B and commercial balances.
- Resolve cross-border billing queries, payment discrepancies, and short payments in coordination with Customer Care and Sales teams.
- Perform credit evaluations for regional commercial entities seeking corporate packages.
Reconciliation & Reporting:
- Reconcile sub-ledgers against the general ledger across multiple regional entities during month-end closing procedures.
- Account for dealer commissions, channel partner holdbacks, FX gains/losses, and multi-bank transaction fees.
- Prepare weekly and monthly AR status reports, aging schedules, and cash collection forecasts for senior regional leadership.
Compliance & Audit:
- Ensure compliance with Egyptian Accounting Standards (EAS), IFRS, local tax regulations across regional operations, internal financial controls, and regional governance practices.
- Coordinate with internal and external auditors during periodic reviews by providing supporting schedules and proof of receipts across all assigned territories.
Qualifications & Key Requirements:
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a relevant field.
Experience
3–5 years of AR experience in Media, Telecom, SaaS, or Subscription/B2C services, preferably handling regional (MENA) operations.
Systems Expertise
Hands-on experience with Enterprise ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, or Microsoft Dynamics). Proficiency in the ETA E-Invoicing Portal and familiarity with regional e-invoicing/tax portals.
Skills
Advanced Microsoft Excel (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, financial modeling). Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Languages
Fluent in Arabic and professional proficiency in English.
Preferred Competencies
- Deep understanding of high-volume digital payment reconciliations across regional payment gateways, multi-currency processing, digital wallets, and direct debits.
- Strong negotiation and cross-cultural interpersonal skills for regional corporate collections.
- Solid knowledge of cross-border withholding tax (WHT) and regional VAT frameworks.
