Accounts Receivable Specialist

BSI; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

16 days’ annual leave

Sick leave

Bank holidays

Group hospitalisation and surgical ins

Life insurance

Internet and/or phone allowance

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Paid marriage leave

Paid bereavement leave

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible benefits that you can tailor

Job summary

BSI is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist in Kuala Lumpur to join the Finance Business Services team. The role focuses on accurate cash allocation, gap resolution, and strengthening cash flow and ledger integrity in a fast-paced shared services environment.

You will collaborate with Credit, Billing, and Finance teams, act as SME for complex allocations, and drive automation and process improvements while supporting monthly closures and reconciliation activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in AR allocations and cash application.
• Experience in a shared services or corporate finance environment.
• Leadership capability to act as a subject matter expert.
• Continuous improvement mindset with focus on automation and efficiency.
• SAP (or similar ERP) experience and strong Excel skills.
• High attention to detail and strong problem‑solving ability.
• Ability to prioritise and communicate confidently in Business English.

Responsibilities

• Accurately allocate and apply customer receipts in line with SLAs and cut-offs.
• Investigate and resolve unallocated cash and allocation blockers.
• Apply credit notes and process approved write-offs with clear audit trail.
• Support bank and clearing account reconciliations.
• Partner with Credit & Collections to accelerate cash application.
• Maintain trackers and provide insight on aged or unapplied items.
• Act as an SME for complex allocations and support team capability.
• Drive automation, standardisation and continuous process improvement.

Skills

AR allocations

Cash application

Excel

SAP or ERP

Business English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

We exist to create positive change for people and the planet. Join us and make a difference too!

Job Title: Accounts Receivable Specialist

Type: Permanent, full-time

We exist to create positive change for people and the planet. Join us and make a difference too!

Job Title: Accounts Receivable Specialist

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (hybrid)

Type: Permanent, full-time

About the role

We’re looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our Finance Business Services team in Kuala Lumpur. This is a key role within the OTC function, ensuring customer cash is allocated accurately and on time, protecting revenue, cash flow and ledger integrity.

You’ll act as a go‑to expert for complex allocations, working closely with Credit, Billing and Finance teams to resolve issues quickly, reduce unallocated cash and support strong DSO and working capital performance. If you thrive in a fast‑paced shared services environment and enjoy improving processes, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately allocate and apply customer receipts in line with SLAs and cut-offs
• Investigate and resolve unallocated cash and allocation blockers
• Apply credit notes and process approved write-offs with clear audit trail
• Support bank and clearing account reconciliations
• Partner with Credit & Collections to accelerate cash application
• Maintain trackers and provide insight on aged or unapplied items
• Act as an SME for complex allocations and support team capability
• Drive automation, standardisation and continuous process improvement.

To be successful in the role, you will have:

• Strong experience in AR allocations and cash application
• Experience in a shared services or corporate finance environment
• Leadership capability and confidence to act as a subject matter expert
• A continuous improvement mindset with a focus on automation and efficiency
• SAP (or similar ERP) experience and solid Excel skills
• High attention to detail and strong problem‑solving ability
• The ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and communicate confidently in Business English

Grow your career and expand your skills and knowledge. At BSI, we offer opportunities to work across industries and across the globe. You’ll benefit from the different perspectives and experiences of your international colleagues, as well as ongoing training and development. We offer flexible working, as well as

• 16 days’ annual leave
• paid sick leave
• bank holidays
• group hospitalisation and surgical insurance
• life insurance
• internet and/or phone allowance
• paid maternity leave
• paid paternity leave
• paid marriage leave
• paid bereavement leave
• learning and development opportunities
• and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.

*Please note: BSI are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this vacancy

Together, we are building an organisation that is ready to meet the challenges ahead. Grow your career as you help us shape what comes next.

We exist to have a positive impact. Our 86,000 customers are based in 193 countries across the globe.

Now we’re taking on society’s biggest challenges. We’re developing standards and guidelines that will help our customers get to net zero, and we’re defining the way new technologies such as AI impact all our lives.

We’re focused on our future – and we’re looking for people who want to grow with us as we take on the challenges of tomorrow. At BSI, you’ll find a workplace where everyone can flourish and thrive, where innovation is encouraged and where learning is part of your everyday. You’ll contribute to work that shapes industries and enhances lives – and you’ll take pride in what you do.

We’re looking for passionate people who want to make a difference in a purpose‑led organisation. If that sounds like you, together, we can help create a better society and a more sustainable world.

D&I Policy

The world needs fresh thinking and new perspectives to tackle its biggest challenges. It’s why, at BSI, we’re committed to creating a collaborative environment where everyone can contribute. Whatever your background, experience or outlook, here you can be your best self and do your best work.

If you have a disability or health condition, please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.

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About Us

BSI is a business improvement and standards company and for over a century BSI has been recognized for having a positive impact on organizations and society, building trust and enhancing lives.Today BSI partners with more than 77,500 clients in 195 countries and engages with a 15,000 strong global community of experts, industry and consumer groups, organizations and governments.Utilizing its extensive expertise in key industry sectors - including automotive, aerospace, built environment, food and retail, and healthcare - BSI delivers on its purpose by helping its clients fulfil theirs.Living by our core values of Client-Centricity, Agility, and Collaboration, BSI provides organizations with the confidence to grow by partnering with them to tackle society’s critical issues – from climate change to building trust in digital transformation and everything in between - to accelerate progress towards a better society and a sustainable world.

BSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.