Assistant Accounting Manager

Ben Line Agencies Phils., Inc; Philippines; On-site; PHP 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Ben Line Agencies Phils., Inc is seeking a Billing & Accounts Receivable Supervisor to oversee billing, collections, and AR processes. You will ensure timely invoicing, monitor receivables, and reinforce internal controls while leading a team of billing staff.

The role requires 3–5 years in billing/AR, strong Excel and accounting system skills, and excellent stakeholder communication. Philippine location with on-site work expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in billing, collection, accounts receivable, or general accounting.
• Strong understanding of billing processes, receivables management, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.
• Leadership and supervisory capability.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective negotiation and customer handling skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational ability.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the daily workflow, prioritization, and distribution of billing and collection tasks.
• Monitor billing timelines and ensure on-time issuance of invoices, SOAs, and collection follow-ups.
• Ensure achievement of departmental KPIs related to billing accuracy, collection efficiency, and aging reduction.
• Supervise and review the work output of billing and collection personnel.
• Review and approval of customer billings in the system, SOAs, debit notes, and supporting documents prior to release.
• Monitor accounts receivable balances, aging schedules, unapplied collections, and overdue accounts.
• Reconcile customer accounts and payments to ensure accuracy of financial records and customer statements.
• Monitor collection activities and ensure timely follow-up of outstanding receivables.
• Consolidate accounts receivable, billing, collection, and aging reports for Finance Manager review.
• Train, mentor, and support billing and collection personnel.

Skills

Leadership & supervisory capability

Analytical & problem-solving

Communication & stakeholder management

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting systems

Job description

About the role

This role is responsible for overseeing and supporting the billing, collection, and accounts receivable functions of the company. The role ensures timely and accurate issuance of billings, effective monitoring and collection of receivables, proper reconciliation of customer accounts, and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. The position plays a key role in managing workflow efficiency, supporting operational coordination, reviewing Billings / Final Disbursement Accounts (FDAs) for billing purposes, strengthening collection efforts, and maintaining positive relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in managing the daily workflow, prioritization, and distribution of billing and collection tasks
• Monitor billing timelines and ensure on-time issuance of invoices, Statements of Accounts (SOAs), and collection follow-ups
• Ensure achievement of departmental KPIs related to billing accuracy, collection efficiency, and aging reduction
• Supervise and review the work output of billing and collection personnel
• Review and approval of customer billings in the system, SOAs, debit notes, and supporting documents prior to release
• Monitor accounts receivable balances, aging schedules, unapplied collections, and overdue accounts
• Reconcile customer accounts and payments to ensure accuracy of financial records and customer statements
• Monitor collection activities and ensure timely follow-up of outstanding receivables
• Consolidate accounts receivable, billing, collection, and aging reports for Finance Manager review
• Train, mentor, and support billing and collection personnel

About you

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy, Accounting Technology, Financial Management, or related course
• At least 3–5 years of experience in billing, collection, accounts receivable, or general accounting
• Strong understanding of billing processes, receivables management, reconciliations, and internal controls
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems
• Leadership and supervisory capability
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective negotiation and customer handling skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational ability
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

About us

Ben Line's history stretches back to 1825. With a history of more than 200 years, the Ben Line name and reputation in the maritime & logistics industry have been built over a long period of time. We have built a reputation for integrity, consistency, reliability and excellence which we constantly seek to protect and grow in our business today, and in the future. Our mission is to bring together our network of great people who consistently achieve excellence in maritime & logistics solutions.