Finance Senior Executive

Job Brief:

The Finance Senior Executive supports day-to-day finance operations, with a focus on accounts receivable, credit control, account reconciliations, and timely financial processing. The role works closely with internal and external stakeholders to resolve operational issues, maintain accurate records, and support continuous process improvement. The role also supports finance initiatives such as e-Invoicing, system enhancements, user acceptance testing, and audit activities.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate daily accounts receivable activities and provide guidance to team members on routine operational matters. Escalate complex issues to the Head of Finance and contribute to a collaborative working environment.
2. Identify and support process improvements to streamline workflows, strengthen controls, and improve productivity.
3. Reconcile and prepare Journal for transactions relating to commissions, rebate, and other incentives for accuracy, completeness, and compliance before submitting it for approval.
4. Respond to routine queries from internal and external stakeholders in a timely and accurate manner, escalating significant or unresolved matters when required.
5. Prepare materials for and coordinate regular or bi-monthly collection meetings with the business team, including follow-up on agreed actions.
6. Prepare and distribute monthly aging reports and Statements of Account (SOA) to all stakeholders for both systems on a timely basis.
7. Perform the review and month-end closing of accounts receivable balances, investigate discrepancies, and escalate material issues.
8. Prepare and review bank reconciliations accurately and on time. Follow up on uncredited lodgements and unreconciled items to prevent aging issues.
9. Prepare change requests or defect reports and perform user acceptance testing (UAT) for e-Invoice enhancements, documenting results and following up on issues.
10. Monitor the e-Invoicing process, identify recurring issues, and recommend practical improvements.
11. Coordinate documentation and respond to internal and external audit requests, escalating issues and supporting timely completion.
12. Review and monitor accounts receivable aging reports to identify overdue balances and potential credit risk exposure.
13. Work with business stakeholders to assess the recoverability of outstanding balances and prepare provisioning recommendations for management review.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CMA) are a plus.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in finance operations, accounts receivable, credit control, or a related finance function.
• Practical experience in process improvement, issue resolution, and coordinating work across teams.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial processes, including bank reconciliation, aging analysis, and payment approvals.
• Experience with e-Invoicing systems and related regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, preferably SAP or similar platforms.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel for reporting and data analysis.
• Ability to analyse financial data, identify discrepancies, and implement effective solutions.
• Experience in managing and resolving system-related issues through coordination with IT and business teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to handle stakeholder queries and lead team discussions effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills to foster collaboration within the team and with cross-functional departments.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines consistently.
• Ability to prioritize work and manage time efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive attitude towards continuous improvement and process automation.
• Experience supporting audits and maintaining compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements.
• Comfortable working under pressure and adapting to changing business needs.

Diversity & Inclusion Commitment

The Company is committed to providing equal employment to all individuals regardless of their race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

We try make sure everyone has a fair chance to work with us, no matter where they're from or who they are. We believe having different kinds of people on our team makes us better and more creative. Our friendly environment is all about treating every person with respect and making sure everyone's ideas count. We want people from all all walks of life to apply and be part of our mission to create a place where everyone is welcome and valued.