Account Receivable Specialist

Job Responsibilities:

1. Progress claims handling

• Track and manage progress claims billing and final accounts tracking.

• Ensure all variations, adjustment and retention sums are accurately accounted for.

• Coordinate with internal teams to support project financial closure.

• Follow up on release of retention monies in accordance with contract terms.

2. Account Receivable Functions

• Issue statements of account (SOA) to customers on a timely basis and ensure proper recording in the accounting system.

• Track incoming payments, reconcile accounts, and maintain AR ledger accuracy.

• Liaise with customers to follow up on outstanding invoices and resolve discrepancies, missing invoices or disputes related queries.

3. Credit Control and reporting

• Prepare weekly collection report and highlight key risk and action plans.

• Identify potential collection issues, and analyze customer payment trends to mitigate credit risk.

• Perform AR aging analysis and ensure timely follow up on overdue accounts.

• Provide backup support within the team to ensure continuity of AR operations.

• Collaborate with the internal team member to resolve billing related issue efficiently.

4. Compliance and Support

• Ensure compliance with contract terms and company policies.

• Maintain proper documentation and filling

• Assist in audits by providing required AR documentation.

• Identify and implement improvements to enhance accounts receivable efficiency.

• Support ad-hoc tasks and projects.

Job Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in construction or project-based environment.

• Familiarity with progress billing, contract terms and final account procedures.

• Proven working experience in Accounts Receivable with solid understanding of basic accounting principles (revenue recognition, cut-off, reconciliations, and provisions), fair credit practices and collection regulations.

• Strong attention to detail with a knack for numbers.

• Proficiency in accounting system and Microsoft Excel.

• Good communication and stakeholder management abilities.

• Able to multitask, work under pressure and meet tight reporting deadlines.