Manager, Accounts Receivable (Contract)

lifelong learning singapore pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

lifelong learning singapore pte. ltd. is seeking a Manager, Accounts Receivable to support day-to-day AR operations, including billing, receipt processing, collection and month-end tasks.

This hands-on role requires strong attention to detail and close collaboration with internal stakeholders and customers to ensure accurate, timely invoicing and cash collection. Key responsibilities include AR operations, collections, month-end closing and reporting, reconciling accounts, and maintaining

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• Preferably at least 3 years of accounts receivable experience.
• Hands-on with transaction processing and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day AR activities including billing, receipts, collection and reconciliation.
• Prepare and verify invoices, match with booking forms and contracts.
• Record customer receipts and maintain AR records.
• Conduct month-end AR closings and prepare ageing reports.
• Support audits and provide AR-related schedules.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Operational mindset

Education

Diploma or Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Oracle NetSuite

Job description

The Manager, Accounts Receivable (AR) will support the day-to-day operations of the organisation’s accounts receivable function, including billing, collection, receipt processing, reconciliation and month-end activities. This is a hands-on role, where the incumbent will be responsible for managing assigned areas of the AR function while actively performing day-to-day AR processing. The role requires strong attention to detail, good follow-through and close collaboration with internal stakeholders and customers to ensure accurate and timely billing, collection, receipt processing and reconciliation.

1. Accounts Receivable Operations

• Perform day-to-day accounts receivable activities, including billing, receipt recording, collection and reconciliation.
• Prepare, process and verify tenancy, pay-per-use and other customer invoices, ensuring accuracy, appropriate approvals and timely issuance.
• Match invoices against booking forms, quotations, contracts and other supporting documents to ensure billing accuracy.
• Record and apply customer receipts accurately and promptly in the financial system.
• Maintain complete and up-to-date AR records, supporting schedules and documentation.
• Perform regular reconciliation of customer accounts, AR balances and receipts to the general ledger and bank records.
• Reconcile season parking, hourly parking and other operational billing records and payments, where applicable.
• Compute late payment interest and prepare requests for waiver or adjustment where applicable.
• Prepare credit notes, adjustments and other AR-related entries with appropriate supporting documentation and approvals.
• Follow up and resolve unreconciled or outstanding AR items on a timely basis.

2. Collection & Receivables

• Monitor assigned outstanding receivables and follow up proactively on overdue payments.
• Liaise with customers on billing enquiries, discrepancies, outstanding payments and other AR-related matters.
• Work with internal departments to resolve billing disputes and collection issues.
• Escalate long-outstanding or problematic accounts to the Manager overseeing the AR function for further action.
• Maintain proper documentation of collection efforts and outstanding matters.
• Assist in preparing updates on overdue and long-outstanding receivables.

3. Month-End Closing & Reporting

• Perform assigned AR month-end closing activities and ensure transactions are properly recorded within the required timelines.
• Prepare monthly AR ageing reports, reconciliation schedules and other supporting reports.
• Investigate unusual, aged or unreconciled items and follow up on necessary adjustments.
• Support the preparation of financial reports and schedules relating to revenue, receivables and collections.
• Support year-end closing and external/internal audit requirements, including preparation of supporting schedules and documents.

4. Other Responsibilities

• Provide operational support and coverage for other AR activities where required.
• Support the broader Finance and Corporate Services team during peak periods and month/year-end closing.
• Undertake other finance, administrative or ad-hoc duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Preferably at least 3 years of relevant accounting experience, with hands-on experience in Accounts Receivable being an advantage.
• Strong hands-on and operational mindset with willingness to personally perform transaction processing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable working with accounting systems.
• Experience with Oracle NetSuite will be an added advantage.

This is a1 Year contractwith the possibility of extension.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.