Accounts Receivable (AR) Clerk

Job description

Recognising tomorrow's opportunities today. Yours and ours. At Swiss Life Asset Managers you will contribute your own talent and expertise in a motivated and flexible working environment. You will take on a high degree of responsibility and master demanding challenges independently, with the scope to express yourself and in cooperation with professional teams. Working at Swiss Life Asset Managers is a dynamic experience in a stable environment. Our employees make the difference. People count. Flexible working models will enable you to reconcile your professional and personal ambitions. Accounts Receivable (AR) Clerk – Job Profile As we continue to expand our European operations, we are creating new positions in Portugal to support our teams, and we are looking for an Accounts Receivable (AR) Clerk. We offer an international workplace built on trust, collaboration and long-term development, and we are looking for talented people who want to make an impact across our European organization. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions truly matter and where you can continue to grow professionally. Responsibilities Manage end‑to‑end Accounts Receivable (AR) processes, ensuring accuracy, attention to detail, and compliance with IFRS and internal controls. Process and apply incoming customer payments, issue and manage debit/credit notes, and resolve discrepancies or customer disputes with a customer‑oriented approach. Conduct collections activities, follow up on overdue payments, and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders across multiple countries. Monitor blocked invoices, support release workflows within ERP systems, and maintain strong organizational and time‑management skills to meet deadlines and SLAs. Prepare AR reports, account statements, and support month‑end closing and audit requirements in a fast‑paced, multicultural, and process‑driven environment. Contribute to continuous improvement, standardization, and automation initiatives with a proactive, analytical, and problem‑solving mindset. Experience Academic background in Accounting, Finance, Management, or a related field, with strong knowledge of AR processes and accounting principles. Experience in Shared Services / Competence Center environments (preferred), demonstrating teamwork and collaboration across functions and geographies. Proficiency with ERP systems, especially SAP R/3 or SAP S/4HANA, and strong Excel skills for reporting, analysis, and reconciliations. Ability to perform customer account reconciliations, financial reporting, and support month‑end closing with high accuracy and consistency aligned with group accounting policies. Understanding of internal controls, compliance requirements, and the ability to work in a structured, international, and process‑oriented financial environment. Strong communication skills, proactive attitude, and the ability to manage priorities while contributing to continuous improvement and operational excellence. Ability to perform reconciliations, financial reporting, and support month‑end closing. Your benefits We help our employees shape their professional development and their private life to their best advantage, throughout all phases of their life. Our attractive benefits play a part in this effort. Your contact Mariana Gomes Mendes Tel: