Accounts Receivable (AR) Executive

VK VEGE & FRUIT (M) SDN BHD; Iskandar Puteri; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

VK VEGE & FRUIT (M) SDN BHD is seeking an Accounts Receivable/Collection specialist to proactively chase outstanding payments with Mandarin-speaking customers. You will follow up via WhatsApp, calls, and email, prepare SOAs, and monitor AR aging daily.

The role requires Excel proficiency, strong follow-up skills, and accuracy in payment allocation within the accounting system. Fresh graduates with good communication are welcome, and those with AR experience will have an advantage.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in accounting/finance/business admin or related field.
• 1–3 years of AR/credit control experience preferred.
• Fresh graduates with good communication and follow-up skills considered.

Responsibilities

• Proactively follow up with customers on outstanding payments via WhatsApp, calls, and email.
• Ensure continuous follow-up until payment is received.
• Prepare and send Statement of Account (SOA) to customers.
• Monitor AR aging and outstanding balances daily.
• Maintain records of collection follow-ups and payment dates.
• Check incoming payments and match to invoices.
• Allocate/knock-off payments accurately in the accounting system.
• Reconcile customer accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Monitor credit terms and overdue accounts.
• Follow up on invoice disputes and short payments.

Skills

Follow-up & collection

Mandarin language

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma/Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Proactively follow up with customers on outstanding and overdue payments via WhatsApp, phone calls and email

Ensure continuous follow-up on outstanding payments until payment is received

Prepare and send Statement of Account (SOA) to customers

Monitor AR Aging and outstanding customer balances on a daily basis

Maintain proper records of collection follow-ups, customer responses and promised payment dates

Check incoming customer payments and match payments against outstanding invoices

Perform payment allocation / knock-off accurately in the accounting system

Reconcile customer accounts and investigate payment discrepancies

Monitor customers' credit terms and overdue accounts

Follow up on invoice disputes, short payments and other payment-related issues

About you

Diploma / Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field

1–3 years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit Control or Collection is preferred

Fresh graduates with good communication and follow-up skills may also be considered

Experience in customer payment collection and AR Aging will be an advantage

Strong follow-up and collection skills, with the ability to consistently follow up on outstanding payments until payment is received

Able to communicate confidently and professionally with customers regarding outstanding payments

Proficiency in Mandarin is required, as this role involves regular communication and payment follow-up with Mandarin-speaking customers

Able to communicate in English and Bahasa Malaysia

Detail-oriented, responsible and well-organised

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Experience with accounting software will be an advantage.