Finance Specialist , AP/AR

This will be a 1-year contract role with 1 month discretionary bonus upon completion of contract.

Job Purpose

The Finance Specialists is responsible for supporting the end-to-end functions, including billing, collections, receipting, reconciliations, and issue resolution. The role serves as a key liaison between Finance, Business Users, IT, and SAP support teams to ensure smooth AR & AP operations, timely issue resolution, and continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounts Receivable or Accounts Payable Operations

• Perform daily receipting, allocation, reconciliation, and collection activities.
• Monitor customer accounts and follow up on outstanding receivables to ensure timely collections.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies relating to billings, receipts, customer balances, and account reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate AR / AP records and ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures.

1. SAP and System Support

• Support users on Sales Order, billing, receipting, and AR / AP -related transactions in SAP.
• Monitor, track, and follow up on SAP-related operational issues to ensure timely resolution.
• Coordinate with SAP consultants, IT teams, and business users to investigate and resolve system issues.
• Perform testing and validation of system enhancements, fixes, and process improvements

1. Month-End Closing and Reporting

• Support month-end and year-end closing activities related to Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable.
• Prepare account reconciliations and management reports.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of AR / AP balances and supporting documentation.

1. Month-End Closing and Reporting

• Support month-end and year-end closing activities related to Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable.
• Prepare account reconciliations and management reports.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of AP/AR balances and supporting documentation.

1. Process Improvement and Documentation

• Assist in reviewing and improving AR / AP processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Identify opportunities for automation and reporting enhancements to reduce manual effort.
• Support the development and maintenance of process documentation, user guides, and training materials.
• Promote standardization and consistency of AR/AP processes across business units and entities

Requirements

Education & Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
• 3–5 years of supervisory experience in Accounts Receivables or Accounts Payable.

Skills & Competencies

• Hands-on experience in SAP or other ERP systems
• Good understanding of Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable processes, reconciliations, and supplier account management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills with attention to detail.
• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders and system support teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.