Accounts Receivable Specialist

Responsibilities

• Monitor customer accounts to ensure timely collections and resolve discrepancies
• Follow up on overdue balances via phone, email, and formal communication
• Accurately apply incoming payments and maintain invoice tracking records
• Prepare customer statements, reconcile accounts, and maintain ageing reports
• Update monthly cash flow forecasts and escalate risks where required
• Collaborate with Sales, Logistics, and Operations teams on billing issues
• Ensure compliance with credit policies and internal controls
• Perform daily bank reconciliations and upload transactions into SAP
• Prepare financial reports and support journal postings and balance sheet reconciliations (AU & NZ entities)
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities
• Provide audit support and documentation
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within Accounts Receivable processes

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Accounts Receivable experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Accounting, or a related field
• Strong understanding of AR processes (billing, collections, reconciliation)
• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of GST compliance and regulatory requirements
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently with high accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills with fluency in English
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional and regional stakeholders
• Experience in a Shared Services or multinational environment
• Strong SAP transaction processing and reporting exposure
• Experience supporting multi-entity or cross-country finance operations
• Proven track record in process improvement initiatives
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities
• 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.
• At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Detection, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation - including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career's website.

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Additional Information

Job Opportunity Exciting opportunity for an Accounts Receivable Officer to join a global finance team within a fast-paced, multinational environment. 12-month Fixed Term Contract offering exposure to shared services operations and cross-regional collaboration. Key role in supporting financial integrity, cash flow management, and timely financial reporting.

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