Overview
The Credit Accounting Assistant Manager for Accounts Receivable (AR) is responsible for overseeing all processes related to customer billing and invoice submission process, revenue recognition, collections, incoming payments, AR reporting, and customer issue resolution. This role ensures accurate Revenue and AR report, timely cash collection, compliance with VAT/tax regulations, and strong internal controls over AR and revenue processes.
Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable & Credit Management - Oversee the full AR lifecycle from billing to settlement, ensuring invoice accuracy, proper credit limit management, adherence to payment terms, and proactive monitoring of customer credit exposure to minimize financial risk and maintain healthy AR aging.
Collections & Incoming Payments - Lead collection strategies to optimize cash inflow and DSO performance, ensure accurate reconciliation and allocation of incoming payments, and coordinate escalation of overdue accounts while balancing commercial relationships and financial discipline.
Revenue Recognition - Ensure revenue is recognized accurately and in compliance with accounting standards and company policies, including proper cut-off, completeness, and validation controls to safeguard financial statement integrity.
AR Reporting & Analytics - Prepare and analyze AR aging, collection performance, and revenue reports to provide actionable insights on cash flow, credit risk exposure, and overdue trends, supporting monthly closing and management decision-making.
Bad Debt & Provision Management - Assess doubtful accounts, recommend appropriate bad debt provisions, and ensure proper documentation and governance for write-offs to reflect realistic recoverability and mitigate financial misstatement risk.
Customer Issue Management - Oversee resolution of billing disputes and claims in collaboration with Sales, Commercial, and Supply Chain teams to ensure timely resolution, prevent revenue delays, and address root causes to improve process reliability.
VAT / Tax Compliance (AR-related) - Ensure all customer invoices and AR transactions comply with applicable VAT/tax regulations, maintain accurate documentation, and coordinate with the Tax team to mitigate regulatory and financial penalty risks.
Internal Controls & Process Improvement - Strengthen internal controls across AR and revenue processes, ensure audit readiness, and drive continuous process improvements or system enhancements to improve accuracy, efficiency, and governance.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Minimum 5–7 years of experience in Accounting or AR, with at least 2 years in a supervisory/managerial role.
Strong understanding of AR, collections, revenue recognition, and credit management.
Deep knowledge of local tax regulations
Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
