AR Team Lead (Mandarin Proficiency Required)

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership and Supervision:
  Lead and manage the AR team, ensuring that all tasks are completed accurately, on time, and in accordance with corporate timelines and guidelines. Mentor, coach, and provide training to team members to enhance their skills and performance.
• Financial Activities Management:
  Oversee the preparation and review of invoices for billing (e.g., rental, corporate sales) and ensure prompt follow-up on overdue invoices. Ensure all collections are properly recorded, and lead efforts in sales reconciliation.
• Reporting and Analysis:
  Review and ensure accuracy and timeliness of various reports (e.g., gross turnover report). Analyze AR data and provide actionable insights to management to improve cash flow and financial performance.
• Process Improvement Initiatives:
  Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the AR process to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Identify and implement best practices to streamline operations.
• Stakeholder Management:
  Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding AR-related queries. Build and maintain strong relationships with other departments and external clients to ensure smooth and efficient AR processes.
• Compliance and Accuracy:
  Ensure compliance with all relevant guidelines, policies, and procedures in the execution of financial transactions. Maintain high levels of accuracy and completeness in all AR tasks.
• Support Senior Management:
  Provide regular updates and reports to the Head of Finance Shared Services. Assist in the preparation of financial data for internal audits, and handle any ad-hoc tasks or projects assigned by senior management.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Diploma/Degree in Accounting/Finance or related fields. 
• Proven experience in an AR role under SSC with at least 1 year of experience in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
• Proficient in Mandarin language. 
• Strong understanding of accounts receivable processes and systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive in problem-solving and process improvements.
• Proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and manage multiple priorities.