Account Receivable Specialist

intel; George Town; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel in Penang, Malaysia is seeking an AR Specialist to manage cash receipt posting, payment matching in SAP, and monthly/daily cash reporting. You will work with Collection Analysts and Risk Managers to resolve AR issues and ensure audit readiness.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Business/Finance/Accounting, strong English and Mandarin, and proficiency in Excel and SAP, with familiarity in automation tools a plus. On-site work model in Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Fluency in both English and Mandarin is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel) and SAP; experience with AI/automation tools (Generative AI, Power Apps, UiPath, KNIME, Python) is a strong advantage.
• Solid understanding of Accounts Receivable operations and controls, including cash application, reconciliations, payment matching, refunds, and month-end close.
• Strong control and compliance mindset with adherence to policies and segregation-of-duties.
• High attention to detail with accuracy in processing transactions and data review.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to identify root causes and implement solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain quality in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for continuous improvement and driving process, system, or automation enhancements.
• Adaptable, resilient, and eager to learn in a dynamic business environment.

Responsibilities

• Publish daily cash receipt reports accurately to the team and resolve unidentified payments.
• Receive and validate instructions to perform debit/credit matching in SAP with proper documentation.
• Collaborate with Collection Analysts and Risk Managers to resolve AR discrepancies.
• Perform refunds and write-offs as required.
• Provide Monthly cash reports and Daily cash balancing reports.
• Update cash application processes as part of Business Process Management.
• Identify AR control gaps and propose system enhancements to improve tools and processes.
• Respond to internal/external audit inquiries and handle ad-hoc tasks.

Skills

Strong communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Fluency in English & Mandarin

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Accounting

Tools

SAP

Excel

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.

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