AR & Operations Specialist
Job Summary
The Accounts Receivable & Operations Specialist manages sales, finance operations, and subscription contract lifecycles. This role focuses on ensuring accurate billing, monitoring AR, and optimizing procurement workflows. Candidates will handle recurring revenue reporting and collaborate across teams to ensure operational efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Manage Accounts Receivable and customer finance inquiries
- Oversee end-to-end sales-to-procurement and contract lifecycle
- Handle subscription billing (MRR/ARR) and usage data integrity
- Optimize finance workflows and generate operational reports
Required Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field
- 3+ years experience in finance operations or AR
- Proficiency in MRR/ARR billing and reporting
- Knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., Dynamics 365)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Job Details
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable (AR) and Customer Management:
- Prepare and issue accurate sales invoices to customers.
- Respond to customer finance-related inquiries, including requests for Statements of Account (SOA) and payment clarifications.
- Monitor and manage AR, ensuring timely follow-ups on outstanding payments.
- Resolve customer disputes and escalate issues when necessary to ensure efficient cash flow.
- Ensure Cash Application is applied timely.
- Maintain customer finance records and ensure compliance with company policies and financial regulations.
Sales and Finance Operations:
- Oversee the complete sales-to-procurement lifecycle, including processing Sales Orders (SO), Purchase Orders (PO), and procurement tasks.
- Manage subscription contract lifecycle, including renewals, amendments, and compliance tracking.
- Collaborate with the sales team to ensure accurate and timely updates in sales operations and reporting.
- Ensure smooth and efficient processes in procurement and vendor coordination.
Subscription and Recurring Billing Management:
- Handle monthly MRR billing management, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of invoices.
- Manage and monitor subscription and usage-based billing processes, ensuring data integrity.
- Prepare detailed reports for MRR, ARR, and subscription usage metrics for management review.
- Identify and resolve discrepancies in subscription billing and usage data.
Process Improvement and Reporting:
- Identify opportunities to optimise sales and finance workflows to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Prepare and maintain detailed records, reports, and dashboards related to sales, procurement, MRR, ARR, and AR management.
- Support management in financial audits and compliance reviews as required.
Collaboration:
- Liaise with cross-functional teams, including sales, procurement, and finance, to ensure alignment and seamless operations.
Travel:
- Possibility of traveling to Singapore HQ (if incumbent stations in Malaysia) twice a year for meetings or training.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in finance operations, accounts receivable, or a similar role.
- Familiarity with MRR and ARR billing processes and management.
- Strong knowledge of sales and finance operations, including SO, PO, procurement, and subscription billing processes.
- Experience in subscription and usage-based billing reporting preparation is essential.
- Excellent communication skills with a customer-centric approach.
- Proficient in finance tools and systems; experience with ERP systems like Dynamics 365 Business Central is a plus.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.