Accounts Receivable Accountant

Founded in 1881, HEC Paris is one of Europe's leading business schools. HEC Paris’s goal is to make a positive impact on business and society via its ‘Think, Teach, Act’ tripartite approach, contributing to a more inclusive, sustainable, and prosperous world. With 160 research professors from across the world generating and imparting unique knowledge to over 4,500 students from 135 countries, the HEC Paris campus is a fully-fledged laboratory devoted to innovation and exchange that is open to the diversity of the world and the challenges it faces.

In 2010, HEC Paris joined Qatar Foundation to bring world-class management education programs and research to Doha and the region. Through its offering of degree, non-degree, and corporate programs, HEC Paris in Qatar contributes to corporate competitiveness in the global economy, fully aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030 and supporting the transformation of Qatar into a sustainable, competitive, and knowledge-based economy. In addition to offering degree programs, the school partners with corporate clients in Qatar and the region to design and deliver customized executive programs addressing current business and organizational challenges. 

HEC Paris in Qatar is an exceptional workplace, located in state-of-the-art premises in downtown Msheireb, at the heart of Doha. Joining HEC Paris in Qatar is a unique opportunity to be part of a close-knit community of talented individuals united around five core values: Curiosity, Excellence, Diversity, Responsibility and Entrepreneurial Spirit.

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Full-time position reporting to the Head of Accounting and Financial Control    

The Accounts Receivable Accountant is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of accounts receivable processes in line with the requirements of HEC Paris and the Qatar Foundation. Responsibilities include managing customer invoicing, processing payments, reconciling accounts, and addressing any discrepancies in a timely manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain an accurate billing system, ensuring all records are up to date
• Generate and dispatch invoices, with a focus on monitoring/optimizing payment plans for clients
• Proactively pursue payment collection, including managing credit card transactions and post-dated cheques as per established protocols
• Initiate and process refunds in accordance with internal refund policies and procedures
• Execute billing, collection, and reporting tasks within designated timelines
• Conduct account reconciliations, diligently resolving any payment discrepancies that arise
• Monitor customer accounts for instances of non-payments and delayed payments promptly addressing any irregularities
• Review Accounts Receivable aging to ensure compliance
• Maintain comprehensive records and files for accounts receivable customers
• Investigate and resolve queries from participants
• Communicate with participants via phone, email, mail, or in-person to ensure effective communication
• Provide support during month-end closing procedures
• Facilitate financial processes coordination between HEC Paris and Qatar Foundation
• Offer solutions for financial challenges that may impact the operational efficiency of HEC Paris systems
• Foster productive relationships with all stakeholders including, but not limited to, Qatar Foundation, HEC Paris, and external vendors
• Assist the Management in preparing financial statements, reports and analyses
• Participate in crafting financial policies, processes, and procedures to enhance efficiency and compliance
• Contribute to the development of accounting, statistical, and narrative reports, leveraging data analysis and interpretation skills

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
• 6+ years’ work experience, preferably in the finance/accounting field
• Knowledge of the higher or executive education industry preferred
• Proficiency in office software (Microsoft Pack Office) with an intermediate level of proficiency in Excel
• Knowledge of SAP
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Meticulous attention to detail, with the ability to identify numerical errors, and a commitment to quality
• Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality
• Diplomatic, with excellent interpersonal and intercultural skills for effective collaboration with varied stakeholders
• Energetic and cheerful, with a strong work ethic and proactive approach
• Enthusiasm for teamwork and collaboration
• Proven ability to anticipate and solve problems quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent English communication skills; proficiency in French and/or Arabic is advantageous 
• Flexibility to occasionally work extended hours, as needed 
• Prior experience in Qatar and/or GCC preferred

Disclaimer 

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in this job description and other duties, as assigned, may be part of the job.

Employment Eligibility

If selected for a job at HEC Paris in Qatar, you will have to provide:

1. An original or a true copy of your Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) of your country of nationality attested by the Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs*; and
2. A true copy of your highest Educational Certificate attested by the Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs**.

*Candidates born in Qatar are exempt from providing an attested PCC. **Candidates who graduated from a university in Qatar are exempt from getting their Educational Certificate attested.

Getting your personal documents attested is a lengthy process. We encourage you to get your documents attested early in the recruitment process to reduce administrative delays upon hire.