AR Controller & COE Manager - SEA

Lazada; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lazada is seeking a detail-oriented finance professional to support regional AR across Southeast Asia. You will help ensure timely invoicing, cash application, and reconciliations, collaborating with Business Operations, Customer Service, and Finance Partners to drive compliant AR processes.

Responsibilities include monitoring AR aging, supporting month-end closings, and delivering AR reports. English fluency is required, with SEA language skills a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in accounts receivable, billing, or general accounting.
• Proficient in Excel and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle).
• Fluency in English; additional Southeast Asian languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor BPO team to ensure timely and accurate invoicing and credit notes in line with policy.
• Oversee cash application by matching payments to open invoices.
• Track AR aging, follow up on overdue balances, escalate issues as needed.
• Support reconciliation between subledger and GL for AR accounts.
• Assist in monthly and quarterly AR closing activities.
• Ensure proper documentation and audit trails for AR transactions.
• Prepare regular AR status and aging reports for management.
• Support internal and external audit requests.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate AR processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Lazada is seeking a detail-oriented finance professional to support regional AR across Southeast Asia. You will help ensure timely invoicing, cash application, and reconciliations, collaborating with Business Operations, Customer Service, and Finance Partners to drive compliant AR processes.

Responsibilities include monitoring AR aging, supporting month-end closings, and delivering AR reports. English fluency is required, with SEA language skills a plus.