Account Receivable Analyst

Hunters International Sdn Bhd; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Petaling Jaya is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Analyst to manage collections and analyze payment trends. You will oversee daily operations, collaborate with internal teams, and contribute to policy development. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and has at least 3 years of experience in financial services. This role offers an opportunity to enhance the company's collection performance.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Accounts Receivable or Credit Control, preferably in financial services.
• Strong understanding of customer repayment behavior.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day Accounts Receivable operations.
• Analyze customer payment behavior and recommend actions.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Legal teams.
• Track collection strategies and their effectiveness.

Skills

Analytical skills

Understanding of loan collections

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

About the job Account Receivable Analyst

About the Company:
Our client is a licensed moneylender in Malaysia, operating under the Moneylenders Act 1951. The company offers fast, easy, and reliable financial assistance tailored to individual needs and capabilities. Their services are designed to assist individuals who face challenges in obtaining loans through traditional channels. With a focus on professionalism, adaptability, prudence, teamwork, respect, and integrity, our client aims to provide efficient and secure services to its clients.

The company islooking for a proactive and analytical Accounts Receivables Assistant Manager tosupport and optimize theirreceivables process in the financial services industry. This role notonly involves managing collections and customer accounts but also focuses on analyzing
payment trends, assigning accounts strategically to appropriate internal or external teams,and continuously improving the company's collection performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day Accounts Receivable operations, ensuring compliance with
  financial standards and internal policies.
• Analyze customer payment behavior, trends, and patterns to identify risk accounts and
  recommend strategic action.
• Classify and assign overdue accounts to the appropriate department:
  • Internal Collections Team for standard follow-up
  • Litigation Process for legal escalation
  • Efficient Third-Party Collectors for outsourcing and recovery
• Develop and monitor collection strategies to maximize recovery and reduce bad debt.
• Track and evaluate the effectiveness of each channel (internal, legal, external) and recommend process improvements.
• Support cash flow management by forecasting receivables and improving collection cycle time.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Legal teams to resolve disputes or facilitate escalated collections.
• Supervise and guide AR staff in daily activities and ensure all records are accurate and up to date.
• Prepare AR reports and any relevant reports, dashboards, and insights for management decision-making.
• Contribute to the development of AR policies and automation efforts to scale up collections efficiently.
• Coordination and communication with external officers, government agencies, and relevant regulatory or enforcement authorities to ensure compliance and support legal or recovery actions when needed.
• Flexible and prepared to undertake any ad-hoc tasks or special assignments as directed by the management, contribution to overall operational efficiency and department goals.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Accounts Receivable or Credit Control,preferably within financial services.
• Strong understanding of loan or financing product collections and customerrepayment behavior.