Senior Financial Operations Specialist

The Senior Financial Operations Specialist must have detailed knowledge on Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable operations to join a dedicated Financial Operations team under the Finance Department. The role primarily focuses on ensuring that invoices are issued to customers, resolving disputes and variances, keeping the aging of receivables at an ideal ratio, and guarantees performance of revenue assurance. Good collaboration and communication skills is essential as this role requires working closely with several internal departments within the organization.

Accounts Receivable

1. Invoicing: To ensure accurate billings are sent out to the customer as per agreed timelines.

2. Collection: To enhance collection efforts so that AR is paid and settled within the credit terms. Ensure completion of correct issuance of applicable Official Receipts (OR) for all customers.

3. Payment Application: To keep accurate records of all the payments received from clients. This task includes recording the date, amount, and nature of payments and ensuring that all payments are processed and deposited correctly.

4. Aging Report: To create a weekly accounts receivable dashboard for C-Level. This includes an aging report that involves reviewing outstanding invoices, and categorizing them by due date and amount, resulting in a detailed report for effective debt tracking.

5. Customer Account Management: To collaborate and communicate with customers weekly to meet and understand their needs, and to address and resolve client disputes.

Accounts Payable

1. AP P2P: To assist in supervising Accounts Payable operations in ensuring company KPIs on completeness, accuracy, and timeliness are met.

2. Vendor Management: To maintain responsive communication with vendors to address billing issues being escalated.

3. Partnering: To work closely with internal departments (Procurement Teams, Operations, etc.) to ensure the contractual obligations to the vendors are satisfied.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field. CPA qualification would be desirable.

2. With 5 years of experience in financial operations, specifically in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes.

3. Knowledge of financial and accounting principles and practices.

4. Proficient in using financial software and other financial management tools, (Microsoft Dynamics 365/Business Central is preferred, but not required).

5. Highly analytical, good problem-solving and project management skills.

6. Good communication and interpersonal skills.