Accounts Receivable and Credit Control Executive

Antech; Seberang Perai; Hybrid; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary diagnostics firm in Malaysia seeks an Accounts Receivable and Credit Control Executive responsible for managing the accounts receivable cycle, ensuring accurate invoicing, and minimizing credit risk. This role involves collection management and supporting cash flow forecasting with detailed reporting. The ideal candidate should hold a bachelor’s degree and have at least eight years of relevant experience, along with strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills. A hybrid working environment is available.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in a similar role.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and strong accounts receivable processes.
• Solid understanding of accounts receivable processes, including invoicing and collections.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end accounts receivable cycle and credit risk control.
• Issue and post customer invoices, debit notes, and credit notes accurately.
• Prepare and monitor AR aging reports.

Skills

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field

Job description

Accounts Receivable and Credit Control Executive

We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that’s why we’re inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other’s growth and development. Our culture is centered on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of MarsScience & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.

The Accounts Receivable & Credit Control Executive is responsible for managing the end-to-end accounts receivable cycle, credit risk control, and collections activities to ensure accurate invoicing, timely cash collection, and effective credit management. This role supports safeguarding company cash flow, maintaining customer account integrity, minimizing credit risk, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards, internal credit policies, and audit requirements. The position works closely with the commercial team to resolve disputes, monitor customer risk, and continuously improve AR processes and controls.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Accounts Receivable Operations
• Issue and post customer invoices, debit notes, and credit notes accurately and on time
• Ensure invoicing complies with pricing, discounts, tax (SST / VAT), and contract terms
• Reconcile AR sub-ledger to General Ledger monthly
• Monitor unapplied cash, prepayments, and advance receipts
• Perform customer credit assessment for new and existing customers
• Propose and monitor credit limits and payment terms
• Place customers on credit hold when limits or overdue thresholds are breached
• Review customer aging and identify high-risk accounts
• Escalate credit risk issues to Finance Operations Directors
• Collections & Cash Management
• Prepare and monitor AR aging reports
• Conduct systematic collection follow-ups via email and phone
• Resolve payment disputes in coordination with Sales Team
• Track and follow-up payment promises
• Support cash flow forecasting with accurate collection projections
• Month-End & Reporting
• Support bad debt provisioning / impairment assessment
• Prepare customer confirmations for audit purposes
• Analyze AR trends, overdue balances, and collection performance
• Provide regular AR and credit reports to management
• Compliance & Process Improvement
• Ensure adherence to company credit policy and SOPs
• Support internal and external audits
• Recommend improvements to AR processes and controls

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Experience with accounting software and Microsoft Office particularly Excel
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and strong accounts receivable processes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a team
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in a similar role

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Solid understanding of accounts receivable processes, including invoicing, collections, credit notes, debit notes, and unapplied cash handling
• Understanding of credit control practices, customer credit assessment, and credit risk management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in resolving payment discrepancies and disputes
• Effective communication and negotiation skills to manage collections and liaise with customers and internal stakeholders Travel N/A

Working Conditions

• Standard office environment with hybrid remote/on-site work based on company policy
• Frequent interaction with customers and commercial teams
• Regular use of financial software, data visualization tools, and ERP systems
• Occasional extended hours during critical financial reporting periods (e.g., month/, quarter/, year-end)

About Antech

Antech is a leader in veterinary diagnostics, driven by our passion for innovation that delivers better animal health outcomes. Our products and services span 90+ reference laboratories around the globe; in-house diagnostic laboratory instruments and consumables, including rapid assay diagnostic products and digital cytology services; local and cloud-based data services; practice information management software and related software and support; veterinary imaging and technology; veterinary professional education and training; and board-certified specialist support services.

Note to Search Firms/Agencies

Antech Diagnostics, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (Antech) do not compensate search firms for unsolicited assistance unless they have a written search agreement with Antech and the requisition is position-specific. Any resumes, curriculum vitae, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a written search agreement or position-specific requisition submitted to any Associate of Antech will be deemed the sole property of Antech and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Antech.

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