Accounts Receivable Analyst (Collections)
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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.
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 serves more than 3.8 million customers and patients. Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen are essential small molecules for life, matter and energy. They embody Air Liquide’s scientific territory and have been at the core of the company’s activities since its creation in 1902.
Our Differences make our Performance
At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.
