Senior Accountant – Accounts Receivable

Job Title: Senior Accountant – Accounts Receivable (Real Estate)
Department: Finance & Accounts

The Senior Accountant – Accounts Receivable (Real Estate) is responsible for managing and controlling all receivable-related activities arising from property leasing, sales, service charges, and tenant billing. The role ensures timely invoicing, collections, accurate revenue recognition, and compliance with accounting standards and lease agreements.

• Manage Accounts Receivable for real estate portfolios
  , including residential, commercial, and retail properties

• Prepare and issue lease invoices, rent demands, service charge bills, and utility recoveries

• Monitor tenant receivables, aging reports
  , and follow up on overdue rentals and charges

• Coordinate with leasing, property management, legal, and customer service teams for dispute resolution and collections

• Perform tenant account reconciliations
  , including security deposits, advance rents, and adjustments

• Ensure accurate revenue recognition as per lease agreements and IFRS (IFRS 16 where applicable)

• Process credit notes, debit notes, penalties, and write-offs with proper approvals

• Manage post-dated cheques (PDCs), bank guarantees, and payment tracking

• Prepare monthly AR reports, collection status, and cash flow forecasts

• Support VAT compliance
  , including tax invoices and reconciliations

• Assist in month-end and year-end closing and audit requirements related to receivables

• Maintain strong internal controls over tenant billing and collections

• Supervise and guide junior AR accountants, if applicable

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce

• Professional certification (CPA / ACCA / CMA) –
  preferred

• Minimum 5–7 years of accounting experience, with 3+ years in real estate Accounts Receivable

• Strong experience in leasing, rentals, and property management accounting

• Knowledge of IFRS, VAT, and lease accounting

• Experience with
  real estate /property management systems