Financial Controllership - Account Receivable Manager

Lazada; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lazada is seeking a detail-oriented finance professional to support regional AR, billing, and reconciliations across Southeast Asia. You will collaborate with Business Operations, Customer Service, and FBPs to ensure timely invoicing, accurate cash application, and compliant AR processes.

The role emphasizes cross-team coordination, accuracy, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced e-commerce environment. Fluency in English and strong Excel skills are required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure timely and accurate issuance of customer invoices and credit notes per policy.
• Monitor cash application by matching incoming payments to open invoices.
• Track AR aging, follow up on overdue balances, and escalate issues as needed.
• Support reconciliation between subledger and GL for AR-related accounts.
• Assist monthly and quarterly AR closing activities and maintain audit trails.
• Prepare AR status and customer aging reports for management and stakeholders.
• Support internal and external audit requests and drive AR process improvements.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

English fluency

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.

Qualifications

• 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.