Accounts Receivable (AR) Executive
Location: Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: 3–5 years
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable (AR) Executive to manage day-to-day Accounts Receivable operations and ensure accurate, timely and compliant financial transactions.
The role will be responsible for billing, cash application, customer reconciliation, collections monitoring, month-end closing and AR reporting, while working closely with internal departments and customers to resolve billing and payment-related matters.
The ideal candidate should have strong practical experience in Accounts Receivable processes, good accounting knowledge and experience working with ERP systems.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable Operations
- Process customer invoices, debit notes, credit notes and receipts accurately and in a timely manner.
- Perform cash application and allocation of customer payments.
- Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up on overdue accounts.
- Prepare Statements of Account (SOA) and customer reconciliations.
- Maintain accurate customer master data and billing information.
- Process intercompany (ICP) billing and reconciliations.
- Ensure AR transactions are properly recorded and supported by relevant documentation.
Reconciliation & Reporting
- Perform regular Accounts Receivable account reconciliations.
- Monitor unapplied receipts and investigate discrepancies.
- Prepare AR aging reports and collection status reports.
- Investigate and resolve billing, payment and account variances.
- Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Ensure AR balances are accurate and properly reconciled.
Compliance & Internal Controls
- Ensure compliance with company policies, SOPs and internal controls.
- Ensure transactions comply with applicable tax and e-Invoicing requirements.
- Maintain proper supporting documents and audit trails.
- Assist with internal and external audit requirements.
- Ensure financial records are maintained accurately and in accordance with accounting standards.
Customer & Stakeholder Management
- Respond to customer and business unit enquiries relating to billing, payments and account balances.
- Liaise with Operations, Treasury, Tax and other internal stakeholders to resolve billing and payment issues.
- Follow up on outstanding items and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies.
- Maintain professional communication with customers and internal stakeholders.
Process Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve AR processes and operational efficiency.
- Participate in system enhancement and automation initiatives.
- Assist in reviewing, documenting and updating SOPs.
- Support initiatives to improve accuracy, turnaround time and overall AR performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent.
- 3–5 years of relevant experience in Accounts Receivable, preferably within a Shared Services or corporate finance environment.
- Strong practical knowledge of Accounts Receivable processes and accounting principles.
- Experience in billing, cash application, reconciliation, aging analysis and collections monitoring.
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle is preferred.
- Good understanding of financial controls and month-end closing processes.
- Knowledge of e-Invoicing and tax requirements will be an added advantage.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Detail-oriented, organized and able to meet deadlines.
- Able to work independently as well as collaborate with different teams.
Preferred Candidate Profile
Candidates with experience in the following areas are highly encouraged to apply:
- Accounts Receivable
- AR Operations
- Cash Application
- Customer Reconciliation
- Billing & Invoicing
- Collections / Receivables
- Intercompany Billing
- Shared Services Finance
- SAP / Oracle ERP
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit an updated resume outlining their relevant Accounts Receivable experience.
Pay: From RM3,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for promotion
- Professional development
Work Location: In person