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Prepares, records, verifies, analyzes and reports accounts payable/receivable transactions. Pays vendor invoices and receives and posts customer payments on a timely basis. Maintains and reconciles accounts payable/receivable ledger accounts, financial statements and reports. Prepares analyses and reconciliations of bill runs to detect fraud. Ensures that transaction entry verification procedures are followed. May prepare and deliver low-volume customer billing and respond to resulting queries.

Job Summary

Handles the full spectrum of Accounts Receivable function to support the Asia shared service center for the AT Electronic Systems businesses in Singapore. It includes invoicing, collections, recording and reporting.

Responsible for credit control, payment terms and processes with customers and resolution of issues related to late payment and bad debt. Work closely with Sales/Controllers on credit review of customers and manage credit data e.g. credit limits in system.

Reports to the AR Supervisor, and is responsible for AR financial functions of the subsidiaries in SEA, Thailand, Taiwan and Japan.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable

  • Perform Accounts Receivables billing and incoming receipts duties in line with the company policies.
  • Reconcile the accounts receivables ledger to ensure that receipts are accounted, posted and reconcilied against bank statements.
  • Ensure timely month closing for Accounts Receivables, and perform required supportings/documentation filings.
  • Prepare management reporting i.e. monthly unbilled report and accounts receivable ageing status report.
  • Monitor and work closely with Sales colleagues and customers on incoming collections and overdue receivables.
  • Review and follow up closely with Sales colleagues and Distributors on sales commission accruals and payment.
  • Investigate and respond to queries from customers on discrepancies.
  • Ensure compliance to SOX and statutory requirements.
  • Attend to SOX and statutory audit requests especially invoicing and balance confirmations.
  • Attend to adhoc AR duties assigned by AR Supervisor.
  • Support other projects/duties assigned within Shared Service Centre Finance.

Credit Control

  • Review and release of blocked orders according to the defined credit & risk policy.
  • Communicate with the related sales management concerning unacceptable terms.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Degree/Diploma in a business or accountancy related field; or minimum 1 years’ relevant AR accounting experience.

With commercial financial sense and experience in operational finance matters.

Experience with SAP.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

Proficient with Excel.

Able to work independently and a strong team player.

Positive, motivated, committed and resourceful.

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Meticulous and with a good number sense.

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