Account Receivable Specialist

Intel; George Town; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel in Malaysia seeks an AR Specialist to manage cash receipting, SAP-based payment matching, and AR reporting from Penang. You will collaborate with Collection Analysts and Risk Managers to resolve discrepancies and ensure compliance with controls and audit requirements.

The role demands strong communication in English and Mandarin, proficiency in Excel and SAP, and a proactive mindset to drive process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; fluency in English and Mandarin.
• Proficiency in Excel and SAP; familiarity with AI/automation tools that add measurable value.
• Solid understanding of AR operations: cash application, reconciliations, refunds, month-end close, and audit support.
• Strong control mindset; adhere to policies, segregation-of-duties, and process controls.
• Detail-oriented with accuracy in transaction processing and data review.
• Analytical problem solving and root-cause identification.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Desire to drive process, system, or automation improvements.

Responsibilities

• Cash receiving into customer accounts and application of payments.
• Publish daily cash receipt report and resolve unidentified payments.
• Receive and validate instructions to perform debit/credit matching in SAP with proper SD separation.
• Collaborate with Collection Analysts and Risk Managers to resolve AR discrepancies.
• Process refunds and write-offs as needed.
• Provide monthly cash report and daily cash balancing.
• Update cash application processes in line with BPM.
• Identify AR control gaps and propose system enhancements.
• Support internal/external audits and ad-hoc manager tasks.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

English and Mandarin fluency

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Continuous improvement mindset

Work under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Accounting or related field

Tools

Excel

SAP

Generative AI

Power Apps

UiPath

KNIME

Python

Job description

Job Details

Job Description:

• The AR Specialist is responsible for the cash receiving into customer accounts and application of payment clearing with accounts receivable.
• Publish daily cash receipt report in an accurate and timely manner to team, and resolve any unidentified payments with due diligence performed.
• Receive and validate instructions from Collection Analysts to perform debit/credit matching in SAP in compliance with segregation-of-duties requirements, ensuring the completeness of supporting documentation and timely records archiving.
• Partner with Collection Analysts and Risk Managers to resolve any accounts receivable discrepancies or queries.
• Performing refund, write offs.
• Providing Monthly cash report, Daily cash balancing report.
• Familiarize with Business Process Management and be responsible for updating cash application processes.
• Proactively identify and highlight any accounts receivable control gaps or potential system enhancements to improve processes, tools, and systems.
• Respond to any internal/external audit inquiries and work on any ad-hoc tasks assigned by managers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to partner effectively with cross-functional stakeholders. Fluency in both English and Mandarin is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (particularly Excel) and SAP. Experience with AI, automation, or digital transformation tools (e.g., Generative AI, Power Apps, UiPath, KNIME, Python, etc.) that have delivered measurable business value is a strong advantage.
• Solid understanding of Accounts Receivable operations and controls, including cash application, reconciliations, payment matching, refunds, write-offs, month-end close activities, and audit support.
• Strong control and compliance mindset, with the ability to follow established policies, procedures, and segregation-of-duties requirements and implementing process controls
• High attention to detail with a proven ability to maintain accuracy and completeness when processing transactions, reviewing data, and resolving discrepancies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective and sustainable solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain a high level of quality in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for continuous improvement, with a track record of identifying and driving process, system, or automation enhancements.
• Adaptable, resilient, and eager to learn in a dynamic and evolving business environment.

Job Type

Experienced Hire

Shift

Shift 1 (Malaysia)

Primary Location

Malaysia, Penang

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust

N/A

Work Model for this Role

This role will require an on-site presence. Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.