Account Receivable, Assistant Manager

Mediterranean Shipping Company (M) Sdn Bhd; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediterranean Shipping Company (M) Sdn Bhd is hiring for an Accounts Receivable Supervisor to lead a small team and ensure accurate invoicing, timely cash collection, and monthly closings. The role requires strong analytical ability, shipping industry knowledge, and SAP experience to streamline receivables processes.

The candidate should possess a finance or accounting degree, 2–3 years of team leadership, and excellent English communication.

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess at least a diploma, bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/ACCA or equivalent.
• Good knowledge of Accounting Standards.
• Experience in liner/shipping or related industry preferred (5–7 years).
• Minimum 2–3 years managing a team of 5–7 people.
• Hands-on knowledge of SAP in Receivables, Payables and General Ledger processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly Accounts Receivables aging meetings with Sales and Documentation to highlight outstanding invoices and follow up on non-payment.
• Prepare weekly AR aging reports for management and handle disputes and related follow-ups.
• Assist in monthly closing submissions and sending debtor statement accounts.
• Post daily bank statements and reconcile bank statements in SAP.
• Prepare forecasts and actual collections and issued invoices for weekly cash flow.
• Check invoices yet to issue and coordinate with Documentation & Billing.
• Maintain and update Customer Master Data in the company system.
• Ensure daily billing exchange rates and post invoices, credit notes and journals timely.
• Handle queries from inter-department, branches and customers related to AR.
• Monitor SAP AIF interface and file service requests for errors; review processes with support.
• Prepare monthly local Income analysis and guide the team to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Other ad-hoc tasks and backup support as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Education

Finance/Accounting degree or ACCA

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Job description

Maintaining strict credit control by conducting weekly Accounts Receivables aging meeting with Sales and Documentation department to highlight the outstanding invoices and follow up action by contacting customers to investigate further for the non-payment circumstances and resolving conflicts to expedite collection.

Prepare weekly Accounts Receivables aging report for management review as well as handling & following up dispute outstanding related to Account Receivables

Assist in preparation of monthly closing submission as well as sending debtors statement account.

Daily bank statement postings as well daily reconciliation of bank statement and SAP.

Prepare forecast and actual collection and invoice issued for weekly cash flow.

Checking on invoice yet to issue to customers and follow up with Documentation & Billing department.

Maintain and update Customer Master Data in company database.

Ensure daily billing exchange rate updated and ensure invoices, credit notes, and journal vouchers are posted in a timely manner.

Handling query from inter-department, branches & customers related to Accounts Receivables.

Monitoring of AIF interface to SAP & filing service request for error transactionincluding systems and process improvement review and raising to support team to resolve issues.

Prepare monthly local Income analysis

Monitor, guide, and lead a team on daily tasks to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and timely completion of work.

Other ad-hoc tasks as assigned, including back-up to team members during their absence.

Requirements

Candidate must possess at least a diploma, bachelor’s degree Finance/Accounting /ACCA or equivalent.

Good knowledge in Accounting Standard.

Candidate with shipping knowledge and/or 5-7 years of working experience in liner / shipping/ similar industry is preferably for this position.

Candidate must have minimum 2-3 years managing a team of 5-7 pax.

Team Player, meticulous, organized, independent to work under pressure to meet deadlines,

Hands-on knowledge on SAP in Receivables, Payables and General Ledger Process will be an added advantage.

Strong analytical, good interpersonal and communication skills.

Excellent in both spoken and written English

Proficient in MS Office applications especially Excel.

MSC is a global leader in container shipping and a company offering global service with local knowledge. MSC also provides integrated network of road, rail and sea transport resources which stretches across the globe.

MSC is a global leader in container shipping and a company offering global service with local knowledge. MSC also provides integrated network of road, rail and sea transport resources which stretches across the globe.