Accounts Receivable Lead: Collections & Process Automation

phoon huat pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PhooN Huat Pte. Ltd. in Singapore seeks a senior Accounts Receivable Lead to manage a three-person team and drive timely collections in a fast-paced environment.

You will ensure accurate cash applications, billing accuracy, and credit control while coordinating with Sales and Legal for delinquent accounts. The role requires a degree in Accounting/Finance with at least 5 years of full-cycle AR experience, SAP proficiency, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy/Finance.
• Minimum 5 years full-cycle AR experience.
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations).
• Proven ability to reduce overdue debt through structured collections.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of three AR staff and drive process improvements, including automation.
• Develop and execute monthly collection plans aligned with policy.
• Negotiate payment plans with distressed customers in coordination with Sales.
• Coordinate with lawyers and collection agencies on delinquent accounts.
• Review overdue accounts and decide on blocking/unblocking customers.
• Collaborate with Sales to resolve customer queries delaying payment.
• Ensure accurate cash application and timely statements to customers.
• Support month-end close and respond to external audit requests.

Skills

Team Leadership

Accounts Receivable

Credit Management

Excel (Pivot / Lookups)

Client Communication

Automation & Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

PhooN Huat Pte. Ltd. in Singapore seeks a senior Accounts Receivable Lead to manage a three-person team and drive timely collections in a fast-paced environment.

You will ensure accurate cash applications, billing accuracy, and credit control while coordinating with Sales and Legal for delinquent accounts. The role requires a degree in Accounting/Finance with at least 5 years of full-cycle AR experience, SAP proficiency, and strong Excel skills.