Assistant Manager / Manager Accounts Receivable

Certis Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial management based in Singapore is looking for an Accounts Receivable Manager. The role involves leading a team to ensure accurate billing and timely collections, while driving process improvements and compliance. Candidates need a degree in Accounting or Finance and 5-7 years of relevant experience, including supervisory roles. Strong knowledge of accounts receivable processes and tools like SAP is essential. This position offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in Accounts Receivable, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of accounts receivable processes and financial regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of officers across AR functions.
• Oversee the end-to-end billing process and ensure efficiency.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and drive timely collections.
• Address overdue accounts and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for AR.

Skills

Leadership

Accounts Receivable Processes

Financial Controls

SAP

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Job Purposes

To lead and manage the Accounts Receivable teams supporting the Singapore Market, ensuring accurate billing, timely collections, and effective resolution of receivables-related issues while driving process improvements and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of officers across AR functions, ensuring high performance and adherence to service level agreements (SLAs).
• Oversee the end-to-end billing process, ensuring AR operations run efficiently.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and drive timely collections.
• Address overdue accounts and collaborate with stakeholders to resolve payment delays and disputes.
• Perform regular checks to ensure transactional tasks follow predefined processes and comply with internal controls, financial regulations, and audit requirements.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders (Order Management, Sales, and Operations) and external customers to resolve complex invoice disputes and aged receivables.
• Oversee the preparation of monthly KPI reports, aging analysis, and financial dashboards for management review.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on data trends and performance metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including automation and system enhancements to improve billing accuracy, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Develop, update, and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and best practices for AR and dispute management.
• Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback to support team development.
• Support financial audit and any other external audit.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in Accounts Receivable, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of accounts receivable processes and financial controls.
• Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Office.