If you're passionate about driving operational excellence, mentoring teams, and owning end-to-end Accounts Receivable performance, this role is for you. Step into a high-impact position and help shape our finance operations.

Responsibilities

Manage Accounts Receivable [AR] transactional functions in Malaysia Centre of Excellence [CoE] - comprising 2 functions: Cash Application and Billing, made up of 10+ assorted senior, junior and entry-level team members.
Carry out team management duties - including hiring, new joiner training, probation review, processing resignation, time off request review, conducting performance evaluation, performance improvement plan, career development, arranging contingency plans when short-staffed for operation continuity, etc.
Own, manage and develop all relevant activities within AR scope - elaborated below:
Cash Application: on daily basis, ensure the team processes incoming remittance, perform clearing of customer account balances in SAP, analyze discrepancies, work with Collection team to clear aged open unallocated/unidentified remittance, maintain bank accesses, and extract bank statements.
Billing: on daily basis, ensure the team processes and issues complete and accurate billing invoices to customers on time in accordance with company guidelines/policy, guide the team to work with local Finance, Sales Operations and Procurement functions to resolve customer discrepancy / disputes, including root cause analysis
Supervise the teams to ensure all their month end closing [MEC] tasks are completed accurately and timely according to company guidelines / policy
Monitor, prepare and present accurate, reliable, and timely KPI [Key Performance Indicator] reporting for internal requirements
Ensure issues are addressed in an effective and timely manner
Ensure compliance to controls and policies
Establish, improve, optimize and update SOP [Standard Operating Procedure] documentation in line with company policies
Review Manual Journal Entries [MJE] relating to Billing [revenue/cost accrual/deferral] with relevant supporting documents
Communicate and report to stakeholders about deliverables submission completion
Stakeholder engagement with cross-functions, including but not limited to Sales, Procurement, Credit and Collection, Finance, Accounts Payable, Rebates, Controllership - to resolve matters impacting AR activities
Follow CoE motto of Centralize, Standardize, automate in day-to-day work - by constantly identifying continuous improvement /productivity gain opportunities in both end-to-end processes to drive efficiency and effectiveness
Lead / Coordinate / Drive projects involving defects fix, process improvement, system enhancement [mostly small-scale projects within own team]
Other ad hoc relevant tasks as required

Knowledge, Skills And Experience

Bachelor's degree in accountancy
Professional qualification [e.g. ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW] will be advantageous
At least 6 years audit/accounting/related work experience, plus at least 2 years people supervisory/managerial position [can be dotted/indirect reporting line]
Strong knowledge of accounting principles
Experience in multinational shared services environment preferred
Experience with JDE/SAP/Blackline/Business Warehouse will be added advantage
Strong verbal and written English communication skill
Effective interpersonal skill to collaborate with stakeholders of different levels
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Solid leadership with passion for continuous improvement to strive for operational excellence
Mature, resilient and growth mindset
Proactive and self-motivated to resolve issues
Able to multi-task and meet tight deadlines
Able to thrive in a rapidly changing environment and adapt as needed
Digital literacy and proficiency in Microsoft and other basic IT tools - including but not limited to: Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint.

Key Skills

Accounting, Accounts Receivable (AR), Billing, Cash Application, Controls Compliance, SAP Modules, Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) Control, Team Management

At Tec D, a TD SYNNEX Company, our values guide everything we do: Together, We Own It, We Dare to Go, We Grow and Win, and above all, We Do the Right Thing. These principles shape how we work with each other, our partners, and our communities as we drive innovation and create lasting impact.

What's In It For You

Elective Benefits: Our programs are tailored to your country to best accommodate your lifestyle.
Grow Your Career: Accelerate your path to success (and keep up with the future) with formal programs on leadership and professional development, and many more on-demand courses.
Elevate Your Personal Well-Being: Boost your financial, physical, and mental well-being through seminars, events, and our global Life Empowerment Assistance Program.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: It's not just a phrase to us; valuing every voice is how we succeed. Join us in celebrating our global diversity through inclusive education, meaningful peer-to-peer conversations, and equitable growth and development opportunities.
Make the Most of our Global Organization: Network with other new co-workers within your first 30 days through our onboarding program.
Connect with Your Community: Participate in internal, peer-led inclusive communities and activities, including business resource groups, local volunteering events, and more environmental and social initiatives.

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At Tec D, a TD SYNNEX Company, we're proud to be recognized as a great place to work and a leader in the promotion and practice of diversity, equity and inclusion. If you're excited about working for our company and believe you're a good fit for this role, we encourage you to apply. You may be exactly the person we're looking for!

We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to building a diverse team that represents and empowers a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, genetics, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. To support our diversity and inclusion efforts, we may ask for voluntary gender disclosure information. This data will be used solely to improve our hiring practices and ensure fair treatment for all candidates.

Accounts Receivable Team Lead