Accounting AssociateMuch Prosperity Trading International Inc.

JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB SUMMARY:
 The Accounting Associate for Accounts Receivable is primarily responsible for providing financial, clerical, and administrative services to ensure sufficient, timely, and accurate collection of accounts under his/her control.
 He/She is expected to analyze individual subsidiary ledger of each account versus Key Results Areas (KRAs) and agreed actions to resolve discrepancies, if any. The position’s scope of responsibility includes accounting for and updating of sales transactions, collections, returns, and other deductions/charges in the system.
 KEY RESULT AREAS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform day-to-day accounts receivable transactions.
Maintain and update of the AR, including its subsidiary ledger and the Customer Master Data.
Schedule, process, and post customer payments in accordance with the Company’s established procedures.
Perform account reconciliations and analysis:
Maintain accounts receivable customer files and records
Monitor customer account details for non-payment, delayed payment, and other irregularities.
Provide analysis on the significant movement of accounts receivable per Business Partner.
Verifies validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from sales team and customers.
Provide top 10 list of Business Partner with high outstanding receivable balance and action plan to collect such receivables
Assist with the month-end closing by preparing and releasing the following monthly reports:
Customer Receivable Aging
Customer’s Statement of Account and/or Sales Invoice
Collection Report
A/R Monitoring Database
Others (as requested by immediate supervisor)
Provide quarterly and monthly provision for Bad debts and trading terms accrual, respectively.
Ad hoc task/s as instructed by the immediate supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be a BS Accountancy graduate.
Proven working experience as Accounts Receivable clerk or associate (experience in retail industry is an advantage).
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, fair credit practices and collection regulations.
Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers.
Although not required, has a hands-on experience in operating spreadsheets and accounting software (SAP B1).
Proficient in MS Office.
Customer service orientation and negotiation skills.
 
 
OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education
Bachelor's/College Degree
Field of study
Finance/Accountancy/Banking
Specialization
General/Cost Accounting
Analytical skills, Communication skill