Accountant - Billing and Accounts Receivable

JOB PURPOSE

QUALIFICATION / EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in Accounts Receivable preferably in the Consulting industry
• Strong knowledge of AR processes, billing, cash applications, collections, and reconciliations
• Proficient in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, QuickBooks) and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to lead a team
• Experience working with cross regional teams
• Engineering Consultancy experience preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee and coordinate daily accounts receivable activities, ensuring timely billing and collection of payments
• Support other AR staff, assigning tasks and monitoring performance to meet departmental goals
• Review aging reports and assist in the resolution of delinquent accounts
• Handle complex customer accounts and high-priority collections
• Reconcile accounts, process adjustments, and manage disputes in coordination with sales and customer service teams
• Generate and analyse AR reports; provide regular updates to management
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and applicable laws/regulations
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries and reconciliations
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and assist in implementing best practices
• Ensure ongoing personal development

COMPETENCIES

DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE BASE AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLSET

• Time Management / Planning - Coordinating tasks and operational projects. Learning to set delivery timelines, delegate tasks, and use basic software tools. Understanding the importance of planning and scheduling. Able to set priorities, identify and reduce common distractions.
• Industry Experience / Thought Leadership - Supporting team in Operational project delivery. Handling larger subsets of tasks.
• Operational Delivery - Contributing by independently carrying out tasks and supporting more senior team members. Developing skills in task management, process optimisation and problem-solving.
• Leadership / Team Management Experience - Demonstrates strong willingness to learn and developing enthusiasm for the principals of leadership and management. Contributing to shared goals and upholding AESG Core Values.
• Commercial Acumen/ Business Development - General understanding of the operational and commercial aspects within the organisation, including cost control. Assisting senior team members in tasks, tracking progress, maintaining documentation and ensuring smooth coordination.
• Problem Solving / Decision Making - Actively practicing problem-solving and decision-making techniques. Analyse situations, gather information, and proactively proposing solutions. Participate in team discussions and contribute to problem-solving efforts.
• Employee Focus / Process Compliance - Actively contributing to creating a positive employee experience, organising team-building activities, participating in employee feedback discussions. Understanding the link between employee engagement and organisational performance. Preparing and maintaining policy or process-related documents.