Accounts Receivable Specialist

PE Global; Cork; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

PE Global seeks an Order to Cash Specialist to join the Global Finance Services team in Little Island, Cork. You will focus on cash application and customer master data across multiple markets, reporting to the OTC Senior Manager.

The role requires 2–4 years in AR/OTC, ERP SAP experience, and strong analytical abilities. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain accurate records and adhere to SOX and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or business.
• 2–4 years of experience in Accounts Receivable or Order to Cash.
• ERP experience in SAP/Oracle is a plus.
• Experience in a fast-paced, multinational environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cash application and customer master data maintenance across international markets.
• Act as SME for MDG processes and customer creation workflows.
• Support multiple legal entities across ACE region.
• Collaborate with customer service, finance and credit teams to resolve issues.
• Monitor KPIs and drive process improvements.
• Ensure SOX compliance and support audits.

Skills

Accuracy

Effective Communication

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Technical Proficiency

ERP proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or business

Tools

Celonis

SAP

Job description

Order To Cash Specialist (Financial Specialist)

Job Description:

Order To Cash Specialist

Join our Global Finance Services (GFS) team in Little Island, Cork as an Order to Cash Specialist, reporting to the OTC Senior Manager, where you’ll play a key role in ensuring accurate cash application and maintaining customer master data across multiple international markets. This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment that values innovation, compliance, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Activities will primarily include, but not limited to, cash application, customer master data maintenance & manual transaction adjustments ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Act as subject matter expert for MDG processes, supporting customer creation and amendment workflows, ensuring compliance with global processes.
• Support multiple legal entities across the ACE region, ensuring smooth financial operations.
• Partner with customer service, finance, and credit teams to resolve issues and deliver an excellent service.
• Monitor and report on KPIs, driving continuous process improvements.
• Maintain full compliance with SOX requirements, SPA agreements, and company policies and procedures.
• Support internal and external audits, providing accurate and timely documentation.
• Respond to ad hoc requests and contribute to team objectives as required.
• Ensure a consistent focus and involvement in driving efficiencies and process improvements

Skills

• Accuracy: Attention to detail to ensure accurate and timely processing of cash applications and accounting adjustments.
• Effective Communication: Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
• Problem Solving & Critical Thinker: Quick, pragmatic thinker with the ability to translate business needs into actionable solutions.
• Adaptability in Global and Diverse Environments: Comfortable with ambiguity and change in multi-country, multi-cultural, and fast-paced environment.
• Technical & Analytical Proficiency: Familiar with AI and process mining tools (e.g., Celonis). Able to use data insights to identify inefficiencies and automation opportunities
• Proficient in ERP systems such as SAP, with a willingness to learn analytical tools

Preferred Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or business.
• 2–4 years of experience in Accounts Receivable or Order to Cash, ideally in a Shared Service Centre.
• A positive, enthusiastic, can-do attitude and flexible approach to work
• ERP experience in SAP/Oracle an advantage.
• Experience in a fast-paced, multinational environment; biotech/pharma experience is a bonus.

***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland***