Accountant, Accounts Receivable

The Finance and Administration Department at INSEAD encompasses a diverse range of critical functions, including Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Finance, Legal, Procurement, Risk, and Audit. This department plays a pivotal role in ensuring the institution's financial health, compliance, and operational efficiency, supporting INSEAD's mission to deliver world-class education and research.

INSEAD is seeking an Accountant, Accounts receivable, to join our Finance and Administration department. This is a full-time, short term contract position (end date 31 December 2027) based at our Middle East Campus in Abu Dhabi. 

A hybrid working model is in place – 3 days on campus, 2 days from home. 

About the job

Responsible for managing end-to-end invoicing and accounts receivable (AR) processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal policies. This role supports billing operations, handles invoice adjustments, and serves as a key point of contact for invoice-related queries.

Your role within the team

• Prepare and raise tuition fees and expense invoices for the different programs billed from FBL, SGP and ADH Campuses, while ensuring they are in compliance with all tax regulations, within the timeframe required. 


• If needed (ie during holidays), help raise the CSP program fees invoices (mainly in FBL, but potentially on the other campuses as well). And help uploading the invoices on the client’s vendor portals.


• Ensure proper recording of invoicing in Oracle and other related systems. 


• Send the invoices to the customer and whenever necessary upload the invoices on the vendor portals. Ensure compliance with procurement process required by our customers. 


• Check accounting interfaces. 


• Be part of the month end closing activities

The ideal candidate profile

• At least 2 years of experience in AR department. Preferably in international structures.


• Degree in Accounting /Finance


• Proficient in using multiple financial and billing systems to generate, issue, and manage invoices accurately and efficiently. 


• Knowledgeable in tax-related matters, including VAT, GST, and withholding tax, ensuring correct application during invoice issuance and providing clear responses to customer queries.


• Knowledge of PeopleSoft and Oracle ERP


• Strong customer service mindset with good communication skills.


• Cultural sensitivity and ability to work in an international environment.


• Fluent in English (written and spoken) 


• French (nice to have)


• Able to work under pressure and manage urgent or late requests.


• Good organization, planning skills, and attention to deadlines.