Finance-Controllership-Process & COE-Account Receivable-Manager

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

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive professional to support our regional finance operations across Southeast Asia. This role is key in ensuring timely and accurate billing, collection, and reconciliation of receivables, and driving transformational efficiencies in a fast-paced, cross-border e-commerce environment. You will collaborate with internal teams such as Business Operations, Customer Service, and Finance Business Partners (FBPs) to ensure a smooth and compliant AR process.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor BPO team to ensure timely and accurate issuance of customer invoices and credit notes in accordance with company policy and timelines.
• Monitor BPO team for cash application by matching incoming payments against open invoices.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging reports, follow up on overdue balances, and elevate issues as needed.
• Support reconciliation between subledger and general ledger for AR-related accounts.
• Assist in monthly and quarterly closing activities related to AR.
• Ensure accurate documentation and audit trail for all AR transactions.
• Prepare regular reports on AR status and customer aging to management.
• Support internal and external audit requests.
• Continuously identify opportunities to streamline and automate AR processes.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in accounts receivable, billing, or general accounting.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles (e.g. revenue recognition, GL reconciliation).
• Proficient in Excel and comfortable working with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle).
• Good communication skills and ability to work across teams and cultures.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and prioritize in a dynamic environment.
• Fluency in English is required; other Southeast Asian languages are a plus.