Account Receivable Specialist

APAC Michael Page; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable company in the FMCG sector is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist based in Johor. The role involves overseeing the accounts receivable process, ensuring timely customer payments, and managing credit risk. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of experience, proficiency in SAP and Excel, and strong analytical skills. Opportunities for career development and a stable work environment are offered, making this a great opportunity for aspiring finance professionals.

Benefits

Opportunities for career development

Supportive working environment

Stability in employment

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in a similar position.
• Solid understanding of accounts receivable processes.
• Experience in the FMCG industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review and monitor customer receivables aging.
• Collaborate with sales teams to resolve customer billing issues.
• Prepare management reports for Sales and FP&A team.

Skills

Analytical skills

High proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Result driven

Tools

SAP

Job description

The Accounts Receivable Specialist reports into FEC Lead and based in Singapore. The job scope for this role is overall accounts receivable aspect of our Singapore and Export entities. The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for keeping the AR books properly and accurately, ensure that customer payments are on time and manage credit risks related to company's customers.

Client Details

A well-established, large organization within the FMCG industry, dedicated to providing quality products and efficient services. The company has a strong presence in Johor and offers a stable and professional working environment.

Description

Review and monitor customer receivables aging.

Prepare accruals for trade-related expenses, A&P expenses, provision doubtful debts and other AR-related journal entries.

Process customer claims and payment accurately and in a timely manner.

Provides insight to customer payment behavior and credit risks.

Maintaining accurate and up to date accrued expenses and AR records.

Collaborate with sales teams to resolve customer billing and collection issues.

Performing accounts reconciliation.

Ensuring accounting and other AR related processes are compliant with accounting standards and company policies.

Identify and mitigate credit risks.

Check and reconcile customer statement of accounts, follow up on unreconciled items.

Prepares management reports for Sales and FP&A team.

Maintain AR books for respective countries and sales channels in accordance with accounting principles and all relevant regulations, laws and standards.

Implementing and maintaining AR processes and systems across the organization.

Liaise with external service provider for relevant outsourced accounting activities.

Ensure distribution agreement with customers are signed in a timely manner.

Support in any ad-hoc projects.

Profile

A successful Account Receivable Specialist should have:

Must have

• 3-5 years experience in a similar position
• Knowledge of SAP
• Analytical skill
• High proficiency in using Microsoft Excel
• Result driven

Nice to have

• FMCG experience

Job Offer

• Opportunities for career development in the FMCG industry.
• Supportive and professional working environment in Johor.
• Stable and permanent employment with a reputable company.

If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity as an Account Receivable Specialist, we encourage you to apply and join a leading organization in the FMCG industry in Johor.

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Tessa Tian at [phone].