Our client is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Account Executive (Accounts Receivable) to join their team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in reducing late payments and bad debt losses. Your excellent problem-solving and analytical skills will be put to use as you determine reasons for late payments and handle issues with the concerned teams. With your strong negotiation skills, you'll tactfully arrange payment plans and manage customer relationships. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your accounting knowledge and familiarity with AR processes, debt recovery, and financial reconciliations in a dynamic environment.
* Minimise late payments and losses
* Implement preventive and corrective debt recovery measures
* Maintain accurate records of payments and transaction reconciliations
What you'll do:
As an Account Executive (Accounts Receivable), your mission will be to reduce the amount and duration of late payments as well as bad debt losses. You will be responsible for recovering amounts owed, anticipating issues, determining reasons for late payments, and handling these issues with the teams concerned. You will also issue instructions on maintaining accurate records of payments and transaction reconciliations. Reporting to the credit manager, you will ensure that all necessary information for reconciliation is sent to the customer accounts department.
- Recover owed amounts and anticipate issues
- Determine reasons for late payments and liaise with relevant teams
- Issue instructions on maintaining accurate records of payments and transaction reconciliations
- Report to the line or functional supervisor, in this case, the credit manager
- Ensure information needed for reconciliation is sent to customer accounts department
- Use your negotiation skills to manage payment arrangements and customer relationships
What you bring:
The ideal candidate for the Account Executive (Accounts Receivable) role will bring a degree in Accounting or Finance along with familiarity with AR processes, debt recovery, and financial reconciliations. You should have strong communication skills that allow you to effectively liaise with both internal teams and external customers to resolve payment issues. Your problem-solving and analytical skills will be key in analysing discrepancies, identifying reasons for late payments, and proposing solutions. Additionally, your technical proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel will aid in maintaining accurate records and timely transaction reconciliations.
- Degree in Accounting or Finance
- Familiarity with AR processes, debt recovery, and financial reconciliations
- Ability to communicate effectively with internal teams and external customers to resolve payment issues
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to tactfully negotiate payment arrangements and manage customer relationships
- Experience with accounting software and proficiency in MS Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables)
- Attention to detail ensuring accurate record-keeping and timely transaction reconciliations
What sets this company apart:
Our client is a globally recognised company, known for its commitment to excellence and continuous innovation. They offer a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member's contribution is valued. They believe in providing their employees with opportunities for professional growth and development, making it an ideal place to advance your career.
What's next:
Ready to take the next step in your career? Don't miss this exciting opportunity!
Apply today by clicking on the link!
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Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C
