AR Credit & Collections Analyst

Penguin Solutions; Penang; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Solutions is seeking an Accounts Receivable Analyst based in Penang to maintain customer accounts, ensure timely receivables updates, and support the overall AR function. You will work across departments to resolve billing discrepancies and support month-end close.

The role requires 1–2 years of experience, a degree in accounting/finance, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. SAP experience is advantageous, enabling effective collaboration with Sales and Customer Service teams.

Qualifications

• Understanding of Accounts Receivable processes.
• Knowledge of financial systems and processes; SAP experience is an advantage.
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Strong analytical thinking; able to learn fast in a dynamic financial workflow.
• Good problem-solving abilities and analytical mindset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day credit control and collection activities.
• Ensure all collection activities are recorded accurately and updated in a timely manner.
• Submit invoices through customer portals accurately and on time.
• Liaise with Sales, Customer Service and customers on account evaluation and collection matters.
• Address and resolve billing discrepancies or payment variances swiftly through cross-functional collaboration.
• Perform account reconciliations with customers and resolve collection issues or discrepancies.
• Analyze and report on credit memos and write-off activities.
• Prepare collection forecasts and monitor performance against forecast targets.
• Conduct customer credit reviews including analysis of customers’ financial position, to assess risk and recommend appropriate credit limits.
• Monitor credit risk exposure and proactively highlight credit concerns to the Management.
• Prepare journal entries ensuring proper general ledger coding for monthly closing.
• Assist in month-end closing activities.
• Any other relevant tasks assigned by supervisor or manager.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Penguin Solutions is seeking an Accounts Receivable Analyst based in Penang to maintain customer accounts, ensure timely receivables updates, and support the overall AR function. You will work across departments to resolve billing discrepancies and support month-end close.

The role requires 1–2 years of experience, a degree in accounting/finance, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. SAP experience is advantageous, enabling effective collaboration with Sales and Customer Service teams.