Accounts Receivable Team Lead

GECO Asia Pte. Ltd; Muntinlupa; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

GECO Philippines, part of GECO Asia Group, is seeking an Accounts Receivable Team Lead to manage end-to-end AR processes and guide a small AR team in a structured shared services environment. The role emphasizes accurate cash application, resolving unapplied cash, and maintaining customer accounts with strong Excel reporting skills.

The ideal candidate has a finance/accountancy degree and at least four years in AR or general accounting, with experience in an SSC and Oracle ERP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accountancy, or related field.
• 4+ years’ experience in Accounts Receivable or General Accounting.
• Experience in a Shared Services environment.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred).
• Excellent proficiency in MS Excel and reporting tools.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Above-average written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and people management skills.
• Ability to work in a structured, process-driven environment.
• Team-oriented with ownership and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee KPIs and performance of a small AR team (1–3 Senior Specialists).
• Train and onboard new AR Accountants and Senior Specialists.
• Review outputs of junior team members for accuracy and timeliness.
• Allocate customer payments to accounts/invoices daily.
• Investigate unapplied cash and coordinate with Sales/Collections.
• Maintain AR ledgers and reconcile AR sub-ledger with GL.
• Prepare manual invoices, debit/credit notes; intercompany work.
• Ensure SLAs are met; support other finance processes as needed.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

ERP (Oracle)

MS Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

People management

Process-driven

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accountancy

Tools

Oracle

Job description

About Us

GECO Philippines, part of the GECO Asia Group of Companies, is a specialist IT and professional services firm with headquarters in Singapore and delivery centers in the Philippines. We support global organizations by providing high-quality finance, technology, and consulting solutions.

Position Overview

Position: Accounts Receivable Team lead

The Accounts Receivable Senior Specialist is responsible for managing end-to-end AR processes, ensuring accurate cash application, timely issue resolution, and compliance with service level agreements. This role also provides day-to-day guidance to a small team and works closely with business units and internal stakeholders within a shared services environment.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accountancy, or related field.

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in Accounts Receivable or General Accounting.

• Experience working in a Shared Services environment.

• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred).

• Excellent proficiency in MS Excel and reporting tools.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Above-average written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal and people management skills.

• Ability to work in a structured, process-driven environment.

• Team-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Roles & Responsibilities

People Management

• Oversee the KPIs and performance of a small team (1–3 Senior Specialists).

• Train and onboard new AR Accountants and Senior Specialists.

• Review outputs of junior team members to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

Accounts Receivable Operations

• Allocate customer payments to accounts and invoices on a daily basis.

• Investigate and resolve unapplied and unallocated cash in coordination with Sales and Collection teams.

• Take ownership of AR-related cashbook items and resolve discrepancies.

• Prepare manual invoices, debit notes, and credit notes, including intercompany transactions.

• Maintain accurate customer accounts and sales ledgers.

• Monitor AR Aging reports and drive clean-up activities.

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (Sales, Order Management, Credit Control) to resolve queries and disputes.

• Ensure daily activities meet agreed service level agreements (SLAs).

• Provide cross-functional support to other finance processes (e.g., Accounts Payable) when required.

• Perform other related duties as assigned by the immediate superior.

Reconciliations, Reporting & Controls

• Prepare weekly schedules for unapplied and unallocated cash.

• Prepare monthly bad debt schedules and propose bad debt provisions to Business Units.

• Review monthly reconciliations between AR sub-ledger (aging) and general ledger accounts.

• Prepare AR intercompany reconciliations and issue intercompany statements of account, including follow-ups for confirmations.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

• Exposure to global shared services operations and international stakeholders.

• Structured processes with clear performance metrics and career growth opportunities.

• Collaborative and supportive work environment that values accountability, accuracy, and team