AR Accountant

PERSOL; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PERSOL in Singapore is seeking an experienced intercompany accountant to support complex reconciliations across local and global entities. You will verify credit notes, manage royalties and commissions, and oversee rebates and core-list expenses with strong attention to detail.

The role requires 4–6 years in accounting, proficiency with SAP and MicroStrategy, and the ability to collaborate across teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy; CA qualification preferred.
• 4–6 years of experience, ideally within the manufacturing sector.
• Strong analytical abilities and capacity to adapt to new tools, particularly BI tools such as MicroStrategy.
• Attention to detail with a solid understanding of SAP systems.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team with effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct monthly reconciliations for intercompany and third-party transactions.
• Verify and address unbilled credit notes, goods returns, and blocked invoices.
• Calculate and record intercompany royalties and commissions, managing both income and expenses.
• Oversee accruals and invoice postings for rebates and core list expenses globally.
• Review variations in rebates, commissions, and core list items with insightful comments.
• Ensure payments for rebates and commissions align with agreements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy

CA qualification preferred

Tools

SAP

MicroStrategy

Job description

Responsibilities

• Conduct monthly reconciliations for intercompany and third-party transactions.
• Verify and address unbilled credit notes, goods returns, blocked invoices, goods in transit, and customer claims.
• Calculate and record intercompany royalties and commissions, managing both income and expenses.
• Oversee accruals and invoice postings for rebates and core list expenses on both local and global levels.
• Review and analyze variations in rebates, commissions, and core list items, providing insightful comments.
• Ensure all payments for rebates and commissions are in accordance with agreements.
• Prepare and input budget data related to sales, rebates, and revenue management costs.
• Respond to external auditors' inquiries regarding sales and accounts receivable.
• Report on GST output tax and file withholding tax for royalty payments.
• Assess and lift credit blocks at the order and delivery stages.
• Maintain customer master data and review credit limits for both new and confirmed accounts.
• Manage payment collections with third-party customers, including preparing provisions for bad debts.
• Generate dashboards capturing DSO and aging reports related to overdue accounts.
• Provide updates on collections and forecast potential overdue amounts for the month.
• Process refunds in exceptional cases and collaborate with various functions to address disputes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy; CA qualification is preferred.
• 4 to 6 years of pertinent working experience, ideally within the manufacturing sector.
• Strong analytical abilities and capacity to adapt to new tools, particularly with BI tools such as MicroStrategy.
• Attention to detail with a solid understanding of SAP systems.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team with effective communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Demonstrated capability to learn quickly and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment while adhering to deadlines.
• Experience in credit and accounts receivable management for customers in Southeast Asia is an advantage.