Finance Officer - Accounts Receivable (Education Industry) - Bandar Utama
*Excellent communication skills in both English and Mandarin (to liaise with Mandarin-speaking clients).
Working Location: Changkat Bukit Utama, Bandar Utama, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Working Hours: Monday – Thursday (7:30 am – 4:30 pm) & Friday (7:30 am – 3:00 pm)
Position: Permanent
Salary: RM3,000 – RM4,300
Benefits:
We provide medical coverage, various types of leave (including annual, discretionary, and compassionate leave), parking facilities, and other benefits as per company policy.
Job Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable
- Ensure the smooth operation and integrity of the accounts receivable system, delivering functions effectively and efficiently.
- Prepare billings/invoices in a timely manner.
- Verify and reconcile the number of students billed against admission reports to ensure billing accuracy.
- Process official receipts according to SOP.
- Follow up with parents on fee collection via phone calls and emails, and monitor payment clearance.
- Act as the main liaison for parents on all fee-related queries (face-to-face, phone, and email).
- Monitor and update receipts in the financial system promptly.
- Prepare daily collection reports and update outstanding debts.
- Perform daily bank reconciliations.
- Process refunds to parents, including preparing credit notes, obtaining approvals, and filing documents.
- Review and improve policies, procedures, and systems regularly to ensure compliance with auditor requirements and operational efficiency.
- Assist with ad-hoc tasks and projects as assigned.
Bank Reconciliation
- Assist with daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
- Match bank transactions in the accounting system.
- Investigate payments that have not been reflected in the system.
- Ensure receipts are cleared and followed up promptly.
- Respond to bank queries regarding payments from parents.
Month/Year-End Closing
- Ensure timely updates of credit notes and billings.
- Maintain proper record-keeping.
- Communicate effectively with the finance team on deadlines.
- Support external audits by providing necessary documentation.
Job Requirements
- Minimum Professional Certificate, Diploma, Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent.
- At least 1 year of experience in customer relations, credit control, or the hotel industry (front office).
- Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 applications.
- Knowledge of ERP systems is an added advantage.
- Excellent communication skills in both English and Mandarin (to liaise with Mandarin-speaking clients).
- Strong time management skills with flexibility in handling multiple tasks.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: RM3,000.00 - RM4,300.00 per month
Benefits:
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for promotion
- Professional development
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to work in Changkat Bukit Utama, Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya, Selangor?
- What are your salary expectations?
- Are you fluent in English?
- Are you fluent in Mandarin?
- Do you have any working experience in accounts or finance?
- What are you able to start work?
Work Location: In person