Accounts Receivable Assistant Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end Accounts Receivable operations, ensuring timely and accurate sales recognition, billing, and collections.
• Lead month-end close activities, including account reconciliations, journal entries, AR ageing analysis, and preparation of month-end reports in accordance with established guidelines and timelines.
• Ensure all AR transactions are accurately recorded and posted in a timely manner.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for AR-related inquiries, maintaining effective working relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor and analyse timely and accurate posting and allocation of cash receipts and deposits.
• Perform weekly reconciliations of the sales ledger against settlement platforms and bank collections.
• Reconcile sales ledger and AR control accounts, proactively investigating and resolving discrepancies or unreconciled items.
• Assist and provide guidance to resolve unallocated or problematic amounts Review and approve journal entries and adjustments as required.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing required documentation, schedules, and explanations.
• Train, guide, and mentor junior AR staff to improve accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with internal controls.
• Support RPA and automation initiatives by collaborating with team leaders to identify and implement process improvement opportunities.
• Work closely with sales, customer service, and other cross-functional teams to ensure a smooth and efficient order-to-cash process.
• Partner with leadership to develop and implement strategies that enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, and scalability of AR operations.
• Participate in team projects, transformation initiatives, and ad-hoc assignments as directed by the line manager.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 4–5 years of relevant experience in accounting or accounts receivable, preferably in a supervisory or senior role.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Oracle NetSuite is an advantage.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and respond effectively to urgent matters.
• Proactive, willing to learn, and possesses a positive, hands-on attitude.
• Experience in the F&B and retail industry is a plus.