Account Receivable Specialist ( Perm)

Job Responsibilities

• Initiate outbound calls and send emails to account holders to remind them of outstanding payments and secure payment commitment dates.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships by addressing billing-related queries and issues.
• Monitor payment dates and follow up with account holders to ensure timely payments.
• Send statements of account, reminder letters, and tax invoices to account holders.
• Monitor customer accounts and take credit & collection responsibilities.
• Prepare and post sales invoices.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and track all sales accruals cases.
• Manage and reconcile all AR subledger accounts.
• Prepare a weekly cash flow forecast and analyses the variance.
• Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes.
• Assist in preparing reports and loading accounts.
• Perform other ad hoc administrative tasks as required.

Job Requirement:

• Proven experience as account executive, AR specialist, credit controller or similar position
• Thorough knowledge of accounting procedures and principles.
• Awareness of business trends.
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process.
• Excellent accounting software user and administration skills.