AR Accountant

Wilhelmsen Ship Management (India); Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5-day work week

Hybrid work (3 in office, 2 remote)

Job summary

Wilhelmsen Ship Management (India) in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an AR Accountant to join Global Business Services. You will handle day-to-day AR tasks, invoicing, reconciliation, and month-end close support while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance with 2–4 years of relevant experience, proficiency in ERP systems, and strong English and Mandarin communication skills. Hybrid work arrangement offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Strong English and Mandarin would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Perform AR activities: invoicing, posting, and reconciliation.
• Process customer invoices and debit/credit notes.
• Match payments to AR balances and perform month-end close support.
• Reconcile AR sub-ledgers and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare internal reports and support audits.

Job description

Join our global team for a career filled with opportunities to solve challenges both small and large, local and global, simple and complex.

About Us

Wilhelmsen is a global maritime industry group founded in 1861. We have the biggest maritime network in the world, with a presence in over 540 offices globally. Our mission is to shape the maritime industry by delivering innovation, sustainability and unparalleled customer experiences to enable global trade and a more sustainable future. We serve over half of the worldwide merchant fleet with products and services, and supply crew and technical management for some of the most complex vessels in the world.

Global Business Services (GBS) is an in-house service provider specializing in HR, Finance and Technology for Wilhelmsen - providing high quality, scalable, reliable solutions that drive efficiency, enhance customer experience and cost-efficient business support services

About the Rol e

We are looking for an AR Accountant to join our Global Business Services division.

Global Business Services provides high-quality, scalable and cost-efficient business support services, such as Finance, HR and IT, to companies within the Wilhelmsen Group.

The AR Accountant is responsible for performing several Accounts Receivable (AR) activities including customer invoicing, bank transaction processing, payment application, account reconciliation, reporting, and month-end closing activities. The role also works closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of queries and maintenance of accurate financial records.

What You Will Be Doing

• Perform day-to-day Accounts Receivable transactions, including verifying, classifying, posting and recording AR data.
• Generate and distribute customer invoices, debit notes, credit notes and account statements.
• Process bank statements and match incoming payments against outstanding customer balances.
• Reconcile AR accounts and investigate discrepancies to ensure data accuracy.
• Perform customer statement reconciliations and resolve outstanding issues.
• Monitor customer accounts and follow up on outstanding balances when required.
• Work closely with internal departments and stakeholders to resolve AR-related queries.
• Participate in process transitions and migration activities as part of GBS expansion and standardization initiatives.
• Maintain strong customer relationships through effective and timely communication.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including reconciliations and reporting.
• Maintain process documentation, work instructions and guidelines to ensure compliance and operational excellence.
• Identify and support process improvement and system enhancement initiatives.
• Support external and internal audits by providing relevant documentation and explanations.
• Handle ad-hoc Accounts Receivable duties and projects as assigned.
• Ensure all information received and processed is treated with strict confidentiality.
• Perform any other duties delegated by the Team Leader or Superior.

Required Experience and Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Minimum 2-4 years of relevant finance experience, preferably in a high-volume transaction environment.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and Accounts Receivable processes.
• Experience in a Shared Services Centre (SSC), Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) environment or multinational organization is an added advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, IFS or similar platforms.
• Good command of English and Mandarin, both written and spoken.
• Additional European, Middle Eastern or Asian language skills would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong customer-centric mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Previous experience in migration projects and/or system implementation is preferred.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new systems and technologies quickly.
• Strong relationship-building skills across diverse teams and cultures.
• Detail-oriented, organized and able to meet deadlines consistently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates accountability, ownership and an independent working style.
• Exercise sound judgment and decision-making skills.

Location

The position will be based in Kuala Lumpur office located at KL Sentral which is a strategic work location with convenience travelling by Monorail, Rapid Kelana Jaya Line, MRT and KTM services as well as easy to get to go by public transportation.

What We Offer

• 5-days work week including complying with Malaysia's Public Holiday
• International work environment and culture
• Great learning and development opportunities
• Hybrid working arrangement (3 days in the office, 2 days remotely)
• Join our global team for a career filled with opportunities to solve challenges both small and large, local and global, sim

Join our global team for a career filled with opportunities to solve challenges both small and large, local and global, sim