Accounts Receivable Assistant Manager

CHAGEE; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

CHAGEE in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, seeks an experienced Accounts Receivable Supervisor to manage end-to-end AR operations, ensuring timely billing, collections, and accurate revenue recognition.

You will lead month-end close, reconciliations, and journal entries, monitor cash postings, and prepare AR-related schedules for audits. The role also involves mentoring junior AR staff and driving continuous process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4–5 years of relevant AR/accounting experience, preferably in a supervisory or senior role.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Oracle NetSuite is an advantage.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize tasks and respond to urgent matters.
• Proactive, eager to learn, and possess a positive, hands-on attitude.
• Experience in the F&B and retail industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end AR operations, ensuring timely billing and collections.
• Lead month-end close activities, including reconciliations and journal entries.
• Ensure AR transactions are recorded and posted promptly.
• Serve as primary contact for AR inquiries with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor and analyse posting and allocation of cash receipts and deposits.
• Perform weekly reconciliations of the sales ledger against settlement platforms and bank collections.
• Reconcile sales ledger and AR control accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Support and review journal entries, adjustments, and audit documentation.
• Train and mentor junior AR staff to improve accuracy and compliance.
• Support RPA and automation initiatives by identifying process improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth order-to-cash processes.
• Partner with leadership to enhance AR efficiency, effectiveness, and scalability.
• Participate in team projects and transformation initiatives as directed.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Oracle NetSuite

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end Accounts Receivable operations, ensuring timely and accurate sales recognition, billing, and collections.

• Lead month-end close activities, including account reconciliations, journal entries, AR ageing analysis, and preparation of month-end reports in accordance with established guidelines and timelines.

• Ensure all AR transactions are accurately recorded and posted in a timely manner.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for AR-related inquiries, maintaining effective working relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.

• Monitor and analyse timely and accurate posting and allocation of cash receipts and deposits.

• Perform weekly reconciliations of the sales ledger against settlement platforms and bank collections.

• Reconcile sales ledger and AR control accounts, proactively investigating and resolving discrepancies or unreconciled items.

• Assist and provide guidance to resolve unallocated or problematic amounts Review and approve journal entries and adjustments as required.

• Support internal and external audits by preparing required documentation, schedules, and explanations.

• Train, guide, and mentor junior AR staff to improve accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with internal controls.

• Support RPA and automation initiatives by collaborating with team leaders to identify and implement process improvement opportunities.

• Work closely with sales, customer service, and other cross-functional teams to ensure a smooth and efficient order-to-cash process.

• Partner with leadership to develop and implement strategies that enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, and scalability of AR operations.

• Participate in team projects, transformation initiatives, and ad-hoc assignments as directed by the line manager.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Minimum 4–5 years of relevant experience in accounting or accounts receivable, preferably in a supervisory or senior role.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Oracle NetSuite is an advantage.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and respond effectively to urgent matters.

• Proactive, willing to learn, and possesses a positive, hands-on attitude.

• Experience in the F&B and retail industry is a plus.