Accounts Receivable Specialist

Responsibilities

• Monitor customer accounts to ensure timely collections and resolve discrepancies
• Proactively follow up on overdue balances via email, phone, and formal communication
• Accurately apply incoming payments within the accounting system
• Maintain manual invoice tracking and payment records
• Prepare and distribute customer statements and reconcile account balances
• Maintain detailed aging reports and escalate issues where required
• Update monthly cash flow forecasts
• Collaborate with Sales, Logistics, and Operations teams to resolve billing matters
• Ensure adherence to company credit policies and internal controls
• Perform daily bank reconciliations and upload transactions into SAP
• Prepare company-specific financial reports
• Support journal postings and balance sheet reconciliations (Australia & New Zealand entities)
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities
• Provide audit support and documentation as required
• Drive continuous process improvements within Accounts Receivable
• Impact & Scope
• This role has a significant impact on financial accuracy and completeness. Timely and precise processing of customer receipts is essential to avoid delays in collections, minimize discrepancies, and ensure efficient financial operations.
• Key Stakeholders
• Finance and Business Teams (regional and global)
• External Customers
• Shared Services Teams
• Core Competencies
• Strong understanding of AR processes, including billing, collections, and reconciliation
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and advanced MS Excel
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Knowledge of GST compliance and regulatory requirements
• Technical Expertise
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Accounts Receivable
• Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Accounting, or a related field
• Experience in a Shared Services environment is highly preferred
• Strong SAP knowledge (including transaction processing and reporting)
• Advanced Excel and MS Office capabilities
• Ability to work independently with a high degree of accuracy
• Personal Attributes
• Strong communicator with fluency in written and spoken English
• Collaborative team player with cross-functional engagement skills
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• Strong relationship-building ability across teams and stakeholders
• High attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality outcome
• Why Join Us?
• Be part of a globally recognized organisation
• Exposure to international finance operations
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
• If you are a driven finance professional looking to make an impact in a global organisation, we invite you to apply.
• Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

Benefits

Additional Information

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Officer to join our global finance team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. This role is pivotal in supporting the organisation's financial integrity by ensuring accurate billing, effective collections, and robust financial controls. Working within a shared services framework, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams across regions, contributing to strong cash flow management and the delivery of high-quality, timely financial reporting. This is a 12-month Fixed Term Contract (FTC) position , offering valuable exposure to global finance operations within a leading multinational organisation.

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