AR Associate

PT Anugerah Pharmindo Lestari; Santa Rosa; On-site; PHP 335,000 - 603,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards program

Growth opportunities

Inclusive environment

Job summary

Zuellig Pharma in the Philippines is seeking an AR Associate to manage accounts receivable processes, ensuring timely collections and accurate records. You will monitor customer accounts, post payments in SAP, and prepare aging reports to support collection actions.

The role requires 1–3 years of AR experience, a Bachelor’s in Accounting or related field, and strong Excel skills. You will work cross-functionally across sales and finance to maintain healthy cash flow and customer serviceability.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit and Collections, or related finance function.
• Experience using SAP or a similar ERP system.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Handle national and territorial accounts within the Greater Manila Area (GMA).
• Monitor and analyze customer accounts to identify outstanding balances and potential collection risks.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of collection activities and customer communications.
• Ensure timely collection and reconciliation activities to support customer serviceability.
• Prepare Accounts Receivable Aging reports and recommend action plans to eliminate overdue items.
• Perform regular reconciliation of AR accounts with customers and clients.
• Post customer payments accurately in SAP.
• Send payment follow-ups and Statements of Account (SOA) to customers.
• Attend customer meetings independently to address account‑related concerns and resolve issues.
• Process account adjustments and investigate discrepancies to ensure accuracy.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Independent worker

Accountability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description:

Zuellig Pharma is a leading healthcare solutions company in Asia, and our purpose is to make healthcare more accessible to the communities we serve. We provide world‑class distribution, digital, and commercial services to support the growing healthcare needs in this region.

The company was started a hundred years ago and has grown to become a multibillion‑dollar business covering 17 markets with over 12,000 employees. Our people serve more than 200,000 medical facilities and work with over 450 clients, including the top 20 pharmaceutical companies in the world.

Purpose of the Role:

The AR Associate is responsible for managing accounts receivable processes, ensuring timely collections, maintaining accurate records, and supporting customer account serviceability. This role plays a key part in monitoring account health, minimizing risk, and ensuring financial accuracy through reconciliation and reporting.

What You’ll Do:

• Handle national and territorial accounts within the Greater Manila Area (GMA).
• Monitor and analyze customer accounts to identify outstanding balances and potential collection risks.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of collection activities and customer communications.
• Ensure timely collection and reconciliation activities to support customer serviceability.
• Prepare Accounts Receivable Aging reports and recommend action plans to eliminate overdue items.
• Perform regular reconciliation of AR accounts with customers and clients.
• Post customer payments accurately in SAP.
• Send payment follow-ups and Statements of Account (SOA) to customers.
• Attend customer meetings independently to address account‑related concerns and resolve issues.
• Process account adjustments and investigate discrepancies to ensure accuracy.

What Will Make You Successful:

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple customer accounts and prioritize collection activities effectively.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Capability to work independently and collaborate across teams to resolve account issues.
• Strong sense of accountability and commitment to meeting collection targets and deadlines.

Must-Have:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 1-3 years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit and Collections, or a related finance function.
• Experience using SAP or a similar ERP system.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting.

Advantage to Have:

• Experience handling national and key customer accounts.
• Background in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, FMCG, or distribution industry.
• Knowledge of AR Aging analysis and account reconciliation processes.
• Experience in collection strategy development and risk assessment.Familiarity with customer account management and serviceability monitoring.
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience in preparing financial reports and collection performance metrics.
• Exposure to process improvement initiatives within finance operations.

What We Offer:

• We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where our employees can learn, grow, and achieve shared success.
• We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring every individual feels valued, respected, and treated fairly.
• As a leading multi‑market healthcare solutions provider, we empower our employees to gain comprehensive knowledge and expertise in the dynamic healthcare industry across the region.
• Enjoy the flexibility to effectively balance your work and personal life while taking charge of your career journey through our empowering growth opportunities.
• Our Total Rewards program is designed to support your overall well‑being in every aspect.

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