AR Accountant (European MNC - Tuas)
Our client is a leading European logistics brand with its APAC HQ in Singapore.
Key responsibilities:
- Offer support to the team and other divisions regarding accounts receivable billing and payment processing.
- Manage all aspects of accounts receivable.
- Oversee the closing processes for month-end and year-end (including accounts receivable and direct costs).
- Reconcile account balances related to accounts receivable on the balance sheet.
- Validate and process billing requests, as well as debit and credit notes for accounts receivable.
- Confirm and process collections via cheque, cash, direct credit, GIRO, or TT.
- Review and process electronic payments, security deposits, and refunds.
- Generate monthly revenue reports and analyze variances.
- Prepare account statements for customers.
- Create monthly aging reports for accounts receivable.
- Develop monthly occupancy statistics.
- Handle escalated customer disputes and resolve issues related to accounts receivable.
- Engage in proactive credit management, including communicating with customers about collections.
- Administer bad debt provisions and manage write-off requests.
- Compile and submit quarterly GST reports to the relevant authorities.
- Manage petty cash and cash collections.
- Offer recommendations for enhancing accounts receivable processes.
- Conduct maintenance of master data in SAP and OMS (customers and suppliers).
- Assist with both internal and external audits.
- Perform any combination of the above tasks and other assigned duties as needed.
Ideal candidate must have:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting with at least 3 years of relevant experience, or a diploma/certification in accounting with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
- Familiarity with SAP is a plus.
- Strong understanding of operational processes, internal controls, and corporate governance.
- Analytical mindset, resourceful, and effective problem-solving skills.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.