AR / Credit Control Specialist

PERSOL SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 72,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

PERSOL Singapore PTE. LTD. is seeking a finance professional to lead credit control and AR for the Singapore and Thailand entities.

This twelve-month contract located in Bishan requires strong analytical skills and the ability to collaborate with Legal, Sales, and regional teams to manage credit risks and ensure compliant billing. You will review contracts, monitor aging, and contribute to revenue recognition and internal audits while driving automation and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in finance/accounting, with 3+ years in AR management or credit control.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting; professional certification preferred.
• Proficient in SAP or Oracle ERP and Excel; familiarity with Thailand ops a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer credit limits and assess new customer credit applications.
• Review terms in sales contracts to identify credit risks.
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition for Singapore & Thailand entities.
• Oversee AR accounting, resolve disputes, and monitor aging.
• Prepare monthly aging reports and drive collections to meet targets.
• Lead AR process improvements and automation; report to management.

Skills

Credit management

Accounts receivable

Financial analysis

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)

Excel

Contract review

Cross-functional coordination

Multicultural collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting

CPA/ACCA/CA preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Contract period: 12 months

Located at Bishan

Working hours: 8.30am to 6pm

Key Responsibilities

1. Customer Credit Limit Management

   • Conduct credit assessments and approval for new customers; periodically review credit limits for existing customers and establish a dynamic credit rating system.

   • Monitor customer credit risks, issue timely alerts for over‑limit and overdue accounts, and develop collection and resolution plans.

2. Review of Customer Contracts

   • Review credit terms, payment conditions, performance obligations, and other clauses in sales contracts to identify potential credit risks.

   • Collaborate with Legal and Sales departments to ensure contract terms comply with company credit policies and financial compliance requirements.

3. Revenue Recognition (Singapore & Thailand entities)

   • Accurately complete revenue recognition for Singapore and Thailand operations.

   • Participate in financial solution design for new business models to ensure revenue recognition compliance; support internal and external audits with relevant documentation.

4. Accounts Receivable Management and Dedicated Collection

   • Handle AR accounting and reconciliation for Singapore and Thailand entities; promptly resolve disputed items and overdue aging.

   • Prepare monthly aging reports, track collection progress, and drive business units to achieve targets.

   • Lead AR process improvement and automation initiatives.

   • Regularly report collection status, risk alerts, and collection progress to management.

Requirements

• Work Experience: Minimum 5 years in finance/accounting; 3+ years in AR management or credit control preferred.

• Education & Certification: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related fields; CPA/ACCA/CA preferred.

• Professional Skills: Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and Excel; experience liaising with Thailand operations is a plus.

• Core Competencies: Excellent communication and coordination skills, strong risk identification and problem‑solving abilities, detail‑oriented, responsible, and adaptable to multicultural environments.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.