Accounts Receivable Accountant

ABOUT SHIFT EV:

Shift EV is on a mission to electrify transportation and accelerate the global shift to sustainable mobility. Founded in 2021, we developed the first automotive grade industrial retrofitting process to reduce the cost and speed of electrification by an order of magnitude. Our business today spans MENA and Europe, financed by category leading investors. We empower our people with the responsibility to drive change at scale. At Shift EV, your ideas don’t just matter — they shape a more sustainable world. Join us and be part of something bigger: the future of electric mobility.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

You will be a key member of our Finance team, owning the full Accounts Receivable cycle from invoicing and e-invoicing compliance to collections, reconciliations, and AR journal entries.

You’ll work closely with Sales and Commercial teams to ensure accurate billing, timely collections, and effective customer credit monitoring. You’ll also partner with Treasury to provide the operational support needed to keep our cash flow and finance processes running smoothly.

YOU’LL HAVE OWNERSHIP OVER:

Invoicing & Billing

● Prepare and issue monthly customer invoices, including claims and subscription invoices.

● Upload invoices to the ETA e-invoicing portal.

● Communicate with customers to align on due dates and outstanding balances.

● Match actual vehicle deliveries with the Commercial team.

● Maintain the vehicle receiving tracker.

Collections & Cash Application

● Communicate directly with customers to drive timely collections.

● Continuously update the AR Aging report.

● Apply incoming payments and reconcile the customer sub-ledger.

● Maintain the cash management “cash-in” reporting.

AR Journal Entries & Reconciliations

● Post AR-related journal entries into the books.

● Reconcile customer balances and investigate outstanding or unreconciled items.

● Reconcile customer advances on a monthly basis.

● Support bank and cash reconciliations, particularly for customer collections and incoming payments.

● Ensure AR balances and supporting schedules are complete and accurate as part of the monthly closing process.

Credit Control

● Track overdue balances and flag potential credit risks to the relevant stakeholders.

● Work with Sales and Commercial teams to resolve credit and collection issues.

YOU HAVE:

● Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

· 2–4 years of experience in accounting, with strong experience in accounts receivable, credit and collections, or general accounting

● Working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP)

● Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

● High degree of accuracy and attention to detail

● Familiarity with the ETA e-invoicing portal.

● Excellent verbal and written communication skills – this role interfaces directly with customers on billing and collections.

● Adaptable in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

● Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

● Understanding of credit control principles and contract terms review.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM US:

● An impact-driven mission, and a world-class team to work with.

● A startup where your contributions really count, and an abundance of growth opportunities.

● Stock options—we want you to be invested in the success of the company.

● Leadership that aspires to build a meritocratic environment that promotes diversity and offers equal opportunities.