AR Specialist (Johor)(Flexible Working Hours)(FMCG)

Randstad Malaysia; Malaysia; Hybrid; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational FMCG company in Johor Bahru is looking for an Accounts Receivable Manager to oversee their Order-to-Cash function. The ideal candidate will have a degree, 3-5 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Excel. Responsibilities include managing cash flow, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with sales teams. This role offers a great opportunity to work within a leading business environment focused on optimizing financial operations.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in Accounts Receivable or Credit Control.
• Proficiency in monitoring the Order-to-Cash process.
• Experience in the FMCG sector is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Proactively initiate collections and supervise timely payments.
• Monitor the Order-to-Cash process for errors and compliance.
• Prepare accruals and maintain accurate accounts receivable books.
• Provide insights into customer payment behaviors.
• Collaborate with Sales teams to resolve billing and collections.

Skills

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Credit Management

Cash Management

Education

Associate University degree or higher

Job description

about the company

Join a multinational FMCG giant as a key player in our Order-to-Cash (OtC) function. Based in Johor Bahru, you will manage the accounts receivable portfolio for our Singapore and Export entities, playing a vital role in optimizing cash flow and minimizing credit risk.

Location: Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

Key Responsibilities

• Credit & Cash Management: proactively initiate collections, supervise timely payments, and minimize bad debts to optimize Operating Working Capital (OWC).
• Process Oversight: Monitor the entire Order-to-Cash (OtC) process to detect errors or deviations, ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.
• Financial Operations: Prepare accruals for trade-related expenses (A&P), process customer claims, and maintain accurate AR books for respective countries and sales channels.
• Analysis & Reporting: Provide insights into customer payment behaviors and credit risks. Prepare management reports for the Sales and FP&A teams.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate closely with Sales teams to resolve billing and collection issues, and ensure distribution agreements are signed in a timely manner.
• Systems Lead: Act as the Key User for AR processes, participating in regression tests and identifying system issues for resolution.

The Ideal Candidate

• Education: Associate University degree or higher.
• Experience: 3 to 5 years of experience in Accounts Receivable or Credit Control.
• Technical Skills: Mandatory experience with SAP and high proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Industry Fit: Experience in the FMCG sector is highly advantageous.

If you are keen to explore, kindly apply to the job ads above or reach out to Dex at 0162541577.