Senior Accounts Receivable Executive (Korean Speaker)

Michael Page; Selangor; Hybrid; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global FMCG company in Malaysia seeks an Accounts Receivable professional. Responsibilities include managing the full Accounts Receivable process, ensuring compliance and accuracy, and liaising with Korean-speaking stakeholders. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Korean is essential, along with strong analytical and communication skills. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement and various career development opportunities within a dynamic Shared Services Centre.

Benefits

Opportunity to work in a collaborative environment

Covered medical expenses

Career development pathways in Finance, O2C

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Accounts Receivable or related accounting functions, preferably in a Shared Services environment.
• Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end Accounts Receivable processes and ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Perform month-end closing activities, including reconciliations and journal postings.
• Serve as the primary liaison for Korean-speaking stakeholders, handling queries and issues.

Skills

Korean (speaking, reading, writing)

Analytical skills

Technical problem-solving

Communication skills in English

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

ERP systems (SAP preferred)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end Accounts Receivable processes-including invoice processing, cash allocation, and AR sub-ledger management-while ensuring accuracy and compliance with business policies, ECS requirements, and local statutory regulations.
• Ensure all assigned daily tasks are completed within defined SLAs and quality expectations, including proactive monitoring of AR performance metrics and KPIs.
• Support migration and standardisation activities by facilitating the transfer of AR tasks from Korea and other markets into the Shared Services Centre.
• Monitor and follow up on open, overdue, or disputed items; coordinate resolution actions with stakeholders and elevate complex matters when required.
• Serve as the primary liaison for Korean‑speaking stakeholders, handling queries, clarifications, and issue resolutions in a timely and professional manner.
• Perform month‑end closing activities, including reconciliations, journal postings, AR ageing analysis, and preparation of month‑end reports.
• Support both internal and external audit activities by preparing documentation, reconciliations, and evidence.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams such as OTC, Cash Application, Controlling, and Operations to ensure seamless and accurate end‑to‑end processes.
• Uphold internal controls and ensure compliance with AR governance, ECS standards, and audit requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process gaps, recommending optimisations, and updating Desktop Procedures (DTPs).
• Provide knowledge transfer, on‑the‑job training, and support to new team members, ensuring consistent process understanding across the team.
• Participate in team projects, ad‑hoc tasks, and transformation activities as assigned by the line manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in Accounts Receivable or related accounting functions, preferably in a Shared Services environment.
• Strong proficiency in Korean (speaking, reading, writing) is mandatory to support Korean market operations.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and AR process migrations is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, technical, and problem‑solving skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills in both Korean and English (written and verbal).
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively within a team.

Company

Our client is a leading global FMCG with a strong presence in Malaysia. The company is committed to delivering innovative, reliable, and sustainable solutions that enhance everyday living, offering a wide range of household and professional appliances designed with consumer's needs in mind. With a focus on quality, design, and energy efficiency, the organisation continues to empower households and businesses across the region while driving forward initiatives that support a more sustainable future.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a collaborative environment.
• Be part of a dynamic and fast‑paced organisation.
• Contract: 6 Months.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Covered medical expenses.
• Opportunity to work in a regional, multicultural Shared Services Centre supporting a global organisation.
• Career development pathways in Finance, Order-to-Cash (O2C), and process transformation.
• Exposure to transition activities, automation initiatives, and global process improvements.