Accounts Receivable Specialist

MCC; Petaling Jaya; Hybrid; MYR 56,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Conducive working environment

Learning & Development

Job summary

MCC in Malaysia is hiring an AR/Finance Specialist for our Shared Services Centre in Petaling Jaya. The role covers cash application, collections, working capital management and financial reporting to support the month-end close.

We seek a degree in accounting/finance with ACCA/CPA/MIA, fluent English and strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills. SSC experience is an advantage and the role requires EMEA afternoon shift at the site.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting/Finance, Business Administration or equivalent with professional qualifications (ACCA/CPA/MIA).
• Fluent in both spoken and written English.
• Independent, strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Able to multi-task, pay attention to details, thrive in fast-paced environments.
• Candidate who has Shared Services Centre (SSC) experience is an added advantage.
• Ability to work EMEA afternoon shift.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of cash application and invoicing; issue CNs and submit to portals.
• Coordinate collections with sales and customer service to maximize cash receipts and prompt payment.
• Support month-end reporting with sales reports, journals and reconciliations.
• Review aging and actions on aged debts; communicate with controllers on action plans.
• Prepare monthly quality claims reports; issue credit notes and ensure policy compliance.
• Reconcile AR subledgers to GL and support internal/external reporting.

Skills

Fluent English

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA/CPA/MIA

Job description

Build your Career with an Industry Leaderat our Shared Services Centrein Malaysia. As a global leader in premium label solutions, our purpose is to deliver the world's best label solutions that help our customers build their brands, while adding value to our employees, our shareholders, and the communities in which we operate. If you share our vision and believe that you could contribute to the success of our company, we look forward to hearing from you!

Job Highlights

• Hybrid Working Arrangement
• Conducive Working Environment
• Learning & Development

Job Descriptions

AR

• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of cash application, invoice & CN issuance to customers and submit to customer portals.
• Promote continuous improvement, standardization and eliminate duplication of work in AR processing.
• Ensure the accuracy of bookkeeping records for revenue and expenses, and support month-end reporting by producing accurate sales reports, sales journals, and sales reconciliations.

Collection

• Coordinate effort with sales and customer service teams to arrange collections activities to maximize cash receipts by sending statements / reminder letters to clients and following up to ensure prompt payment.
• Provide customer service regarding collection issues, perform customer reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure cash application of collections and reconciliation to bank accounts on a daily basis.

Working Capital Management

• Review aging report and analyze account history to determine the appropriate action necessary for successfully handling aged debts and skipped or partial payments.
• Communicate with team lead and local business unit Controller regularly and follow up on identified action plans on aged debts or customer disputes.

Quality Claims

• Promote customer intimacy by ensuring swift turnaround of quality claims and issuance of credit notes.
• Ensure the AR adjustments comply with the company’s policies.
• Compile monthly quality claims report for review by plant management.

Financial Reporting – Internal & External

• Reconcile account receivables subledgers to GL.
• Support team lead and local business unit Controller with monthly working capital analysis and sales reporting.
• Support the audit process by managing expectations and providing schedules on a timely basis.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Accounting/Finance, Business Administration or equivalent with professional qualifications (ACCA/CPA/MIA).
• Fluent in both spoken and written English.
• Independent, strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify the root cause of issues and implement corrective actions.
• Able to multi-task, pay attention to details, thrives in fast-paced environments.
• Candidate who has Shared Services Centre (SSC) experience is an added advantage.
• Ability to work EMEA afternoon shift.