Accounts Receivable Analyst (Collections)

ALBS is an Air Liquide entity in Kuala Lumpur, regrouping for the APAC scope its Business Service Centers (Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai) as well as the two Global Functions (IT, Digital and Procurement). Designed to derive optimal value by better leveraging technology, people and competencies, the ultimate goal is to boost efficiency and deliver outstanding and sustainable performance while keeping a strong focus on customer centricity. This Organization is striving for excellence, adopting the Best in Class models to deliver value through simplification and standardization of processes, while adhering to Internal controls and compliance requirements.

Entity and activity description:
Finance Business Service Centre: The Future of Finance is Strategic!

Established in Kuala Lumpur in early 2017, the BSC Finance manages financial transactions for Air Liquide entities in the Southeast Asia Pacific region, covering the transactions related to Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivables and Collections, Treasury as well as General Ledger. Backed by a highly experienced group of finance personnel, the team work on Continuous Improvement Projects that leverage on new and emerging technologies as well as automation to drive operational and cost efficiencies, while progressively increasing expertise to enlarge the scope of activities such as reporting and IFRS 16 implementation.

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

As the Analyst under Accounts Receivable team, you are responsible to:

• Review data and other information relevant to billings and collections

• Responsible for performing all relevant accounts receivable activities for customers on behalf of affiliates

• Ensure all Collection activities are recorded correctly and in a timely manner

• Required to perform daily outbound/inbound calls based on the KPI

• Required to perform Month End Closing activities

• Monitoring and managing the daily DO override account

• Contact customer via phone, email to follow-up on overdue payment

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of customer interaction and payment history.

• Assist in generation of statement of accounts / provide aging reports on open items

• Managing customer query related to AR scope matter and timely action it

• Perform Dunning letters (Soft, Direct & Final Reminders) monthly

• Prepare and update the proposal accounts to 3rd party, if the customer defaults the payment after all the collection attempts

• Placing the accounts on holds for overdue and monitor the status with Credit team

• Prepare regular report on the AR status on weekly basis for review purpose

• Ensure all Collection activities are recorded correctly and in a timely manner

• Develop and implement effective collection strategies to minimize bad debt

• Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with customers and stakeholders

• To handle credit write off , credit suspension when deem fit and coordinate with external collection agency/ lawyers on case to case basis

Are you a MATCH?

The successful candidate should have:

• At least 1 - 3 years in audit, commercial accounting or shared services accounting is required

• Degree in Accounting / Finance equivalent

• Must be fluent communication in English

• Good knowledge in accounting principles

• Strong numerical, analytical and communication skills

• Possesses team player qualities and takes initiative and ownership of assigned duties

• Conversant in Oracle and Google/Microsoft Office Suita preferred but experience with other ERPs may be considered

What We Offer:

• Hybrid work arrangement

• Office location is accessible via MRT (Bandar Utama station)

• Highly engaged and empowered work culture

• Dynamic multinational team of more than 14 nationalities

• Continuous learning & development

We take care of our employees:

• Medical card coverage for self and dependents (outpatient and inpatient)

• Extended health & flexi benefits coverage (Child's specialist claim, Pap Smear, Mammogram, Self Relaxation Expenses, Fur Benefits etc.)

• Monthly NICE Program activities for team bonding and well-being lifestyles

About Air Liquide
 

A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, Air Liquide is present in 78 countries with approximately 64,500 employees and s