Accounts Payable & Receivable Controller
Position Overview: We are looking for a detail-oriented, proactive, and analytical Accounts Payable & Receivable Controller to join our team in Baku, Azerbaijan. In this role, you will manage two critical financial functions: the rigorous control of supplier payments (AP) and the strategic collection/monitoring of accounts receivable (AR). While primarily focused on the Azerbaijan branch, this position involves close cross-border coordination with our Turkiye and Georgia offices . The ideal candidate will ensure accurate, timely processing of vendor payments while managing customer credit risk, proactively pursuing outstanding invoices, and minimizing overdue receivables. Reporting Line: Dual matrix reporting to the Accounting & Finance Manager (HQ in Istanbul, Turkiye) for functional alignment, and locally to the Baku Office Management for administrative synergy. Department: Accounting & Finance
Должностные обязанности
- Supplier Payment Control (AP) & Standardization: Verify supplier invoices against purchase orders and delivery/receiving documents before processing approvals;
- Coordinate closely with Sales and Operations teams to audit, clarify, and standardize payment terms and due dates with customers and vendors;
- Ensure all regional and local vendor payments are processed accurately and strictly within agreed payment terms;
- Reconcile supplier statements, detect variances, and resolve billing discrepancies;
- Maintain highly organized, audit-ready records of contracts, invoices, and payment schedules;
- Monitor cash flow
Требования
- related to upcoming payment obligations and prepare weekly payment runs;
- Liaise with procurement teams and international suppliers to resolve invoice or payment disputes.
- Accounts Receivable Control & Collection (AR): Monitor regional customer accounts, tracking aging balances with "goldsmith precision";
- Issue timely and accurate invoices/statements to local and international B2B clients;
- Proactively follow up on overdue payments via phone, email, and written correspondence to ensure a healthy cash flow cycle;
- Negotiate structured payment plans with customers, when necessary, strictly in line with corporate credit policies;
- Track and report aging receivables;
- escalate high-risk or delinquent accounts to management;
- Collaborate closely with the sales and operations teams on credit terms and customer risk assessment;
- Prepare regular AR aging reports and collection status updates for HQ and local leadership.
- General Financial Administration: Maintain precise, up-to-date financial records in the company’s accounting/ERP system;
- Support month-end and year-end closing processes related to AP/AR workflows;
- Ensure total compliance with internal financial controls, corporate governance, and local statutory
Требования
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- Identify and recommend process improvements to automate collections and reduce financial risk.
- Key Competencies: Analytical thinking, data integrity, and high-level problem-solving;
- Professional assertiveness and persistence in collections without damaging client relationships;
- Exceptional time management and the ability to operate under matrix management.
Требования
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field;
- 2+ years of solid experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, or general accounting;
- Fluency in English is mandatory (capable of free corporate communication and reporting);
- knowledge of Russian or Turkish is a strong asset;
- Experience or a basic understanding of the Logistics/Transportation sector is a strong asset (not mandatory);
- Strong understanding of fundamental accounting principles, reconciliation processes, and aging mechanics;
- Proficiency in MS Excel (advanced formulas) and experience with accounting/ERP software (SAP, 1C, QuickBooks, or similar);
- Excellent negotiation, conflict-resolution, and interpersonal communication
Требования
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- Ability to work independently, manage multiple accounts simultaneously, and adapt to an expanding international corporate environment.
- Working Conditions: In strict accordance with the Labour Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan;
- Working hours: 09:00 to 18:00, 5 days a week (In-office);
- Modern, spacious, and fully facilitated comfortable office.
Почему мы?
- Opportunity to build and shape financial processes within a rapidly growing international logistics company;
- Competitive salary based on experience and market standards;
- Corporate mobile number, talk time, and internet data package;
- A collaborative, supportive, and multicultural team environment.
- Important: We kindly request you to read this vacancy announcement thoroughly before forwarding your CV.
- Interested candidates are kindly requested to forward their CVs to with the subject line “ Accounts Payable & Receivable Controller” to the e-mail address in the
Требования
- will be invited to the interview stage.
- Build your career with a rapidly expanding international logistics company!