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Senior Associate - Account Receivable Specialist - Karachi

Location:  Karachi
Other locations:  Primary Location Only
Salary: Competitive
Date:  Apr 26, 2026

Job description

Requisition ID:  1704208

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The opportunity

This role sits within the Account Receivable Management Team (ARMT) supporting the MENA region. The team is responsible for maintaining accurate receivable ledgers to enable efficient collections and support the firm’s cash and liquidity. This is an opportunity to join a growing team, play a key role in resolving unidentified cash accounts, managing AR adjustments and refunds, and partnering closely with finance and engagement teams to achieve timely resolution of AR‑related matters.

Your key responsibilities

  • Manage accounts receivable ledgers for a group of countries within the MENA region.
  • Partner with the AR cash application team by providing accurate information to support correct payment allocation.
  • Liaise with onshore finance and client‑serving teams to obtain payment and remittance information.
  • Follow and enhance protocols for timely identification and allocation of payments, driving sustainable process improvements.
  • Proactively monitor unapplied cash and on‑account payments, perform research, apply corrections and support issue resolution.
  • Investigate and resolve internal engagement team queries related to allocation, reallocation and remittance validation.
  • Process client refunds by securing required approvals, preparing documentation and coordinating with the Accounts Payable team.
  • Work with the Interfirm Management (IFM) team to resolve interfirm payment allocation issues.
  • Continuously identify opportunities to improve processes across the engagement‑to‑cash lifecycle.
  • Prepare customer statements, balance confirmations and support client account reconciliations with client AP teams.

Skills and attributes for success

  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret client and payment data to identify and resolve issues.
  • Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple internal teams and stakeholders.
  • A proactive problem‑solving mindset with the confidence to challenge existing practices constructively.
  • Strong organization and prioritization skills to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Solid numeracy skills with proficiency in MS Excel and SAP.
  • Good understanding of collections systems, tools and processes.
  • Appropriate language skills to support regional and stakeholder interactions.

To qualify, you must have

  • A graduate or higher degree in finance, business or a related field.
  • At least 2 years of finance experience, with a focus on accounts receivable, cash application, billing and collections.
  • Hands‑on experience using SAP.
  • For internal candidates, understanding of the engagement lifecycle and cash application processes.
  • A strong drive to identify root‑cause issues and support remediation efforts through continuous improvement.

Ideally, you’ll also have

  • An understanding of service offerings within a professional services environment.
  • Experience deploying new tools and ways of working across remote or regional teams.
  • Exposure to continuous improvement or process optimization methodologies.

What we look for

We’re looking for professionals who combine strong technical capability with an analytical mindset and a passion for problem solving. You should be comfortable working in a diverse, multicultural and fast‑paced environment, able to influence a wide range of stakeholders, and confident operating within a matrixed organization while managing multiple priorities autonomously.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future‑focused skills and equip you with world‑class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment and fuel your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.

  • Continuous learning and development opportunities.
  • Flexibility and tools to shape your career and make a meaningful impact.
  • Transformative leadership development through coaching, feedback and real‑world experience.
  • An inclusive culture that values different perspectives and empowers you to use your voice.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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