Accounts Receivable Executive

MEDICELL PHARMACEUTICAL (S) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical company in Singapore is seeking an Accounts Receivable Executive to manage all AR activities, ensuring timely invoicing and customer payments. The role requires a Diploma in Accounting and 3-5 years of accounting experience. Strong analytical and communication skills are vital. You will work closely with the finance team, preparing financial reports and analyzing collections.

Qualifications

• At least 3 to 5 years of accounting experience in Accounts Receivable function.
• Must be computer literate with exposure to Financial systems.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely updating of invoices into the financial system.
• Monitor and ensure prompt payment from customers.
• Prepare and issue reminders for overdue accounts.
• Post receipts into the financial system.
• Prepare monthly statements of accounts and send to customers.

Skills

Good analytical skills

Good communication skills

Time management skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Diploma in Accounting or equivalent

Tools

Financial system

Job description

The Accounts Receivable Executive reports to the Finance Supervisor and CFO. The person is responsible to perform the full spectrum of Accounts Receivables activities and support Finance Supervisor and CFO with the closing of accounts, variance analysis as well as preparation of monthly financial reports for the Management. Working together in a team within the Finance Department, the incumbent has to ensure timely and accurate reporting of all AR activities throughout daily operations and month-end closing.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure invoices are updated into the Financial system on a timely basis.
• Monitor and ensure payments are paid promptly by customers and in accordance with the terms of the invoices.
• Contact and liaise with customers on overdue account.
• Prepare and issue reminders to customers with overdue account.
• Update and maintain ageing records regularly.
• Record all actions taken on ageing accounts in the weekly report for the CEO.
• Post all receipts into the Financial system and upload them into the shared drive.
• Prepare weekly analysis on ageing and collection.
• Reconcile all postings against receipts and monthly bank reconciliation.
• Handle Corporate Card charges.
• Provide schedule of payment received from customers to Sales.
• Prepare monthly statement of accounts and send to customers.
• Prepare forecasting on collection for Top 10 Hospitals, Clinics and Next Month.
• Serve as a back-up to the AP Executive when the person is on leave.
• Any other ad-hoc duties as and when assigned by the Finance Supervisor and CFO.

Job Specification

(State the education, experience, training, and technical skills necessary for entry into this job)

• Diploma in Accounting or equivalent.
• At least 3 to 5 years accounting experience preferably in Accounts Receivable function.
• Must be computer literate and exposure to Financial system.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills as well as meticulous.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to work independently and good time management skills.