AR Collector (6-Month Term)

Job description

Accounts Receivable: Sends updated customers SOA on a weekly basis Perform collection follow-up with customers regarding outstanding invoices including related withholding tax certificate Ensure to achieve required collection follow-up via call or email count per week Reconcile customer balances and provides timely feedback regarding results of reconciliation Monitors and prepare necessary periodic collection reports for consolidation and presentation to the management as part of status update Prepare Collection letters and facilitate preparation of Demand letter (if necessary) Familiarize on nature of the billed transactions including the related documents and system records (e.g. journal entries) Prepare customer payment details Perform DEP for all customer payments in Expo accounting Perform appropriate escalation to Operations, Sales and Account Management Teams for any unresolved concerns affecting billing and collection cycles. General Accounting: Ensure and carry-out overall general accounting functions (e.g. Fixed Assets, Period Closing, Bookkeeping, Monthly and Statutory reporting, etc.) Assists Accounting Supervisor/Country Controller for the completion of audits such as BIR audit, Year-end statutory audit, Central Headquarters (CHQ) Audit Ensure timely preparation, review and analysis of GL account reconciliation Ensure team’s output are carried-out properly and timely Compliance: Assists in completing and submission of audit requirements Systems: Be open to implementing new system changes and enhancements into your department. Be involved and suggest system/process improvements. Education and Experience: 4 + years of accounting specific qualification With relevant experience in billing & collection cycle With relevant experience in audit and compliance Knowledge: Accounting and Finance knowledge Knowledge in Local Tax Laws Global Logistics Industry knowledge Skills: Proficient in MS Office, including Excel Formulas and Pivot Tables Strong organizational and analytical skills with an attention to the details. Can communicate in different level of organization (e.g. regional counterparts) Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to financial persons as well as non-financial persons at all levels from Operations to Senior Management to obtain positive results. Proven leadership attitude and skills Ability to drive through change. Ability to work with cross-functional teams, Accounting, Product, Sales, Account Management and Legal Report writing and Analytical skills. Behaviours: Emotional resilience – has ability to handle difficult/challenging customers Analytical and can work under pressure Resourcefulness – ability to propose solution to all problems encountered Self-reflecting and open to feedback Initiative and ability to work in autonomy Role model of integrity and pride for all employees Proven leadership attitude and background Professional appearance and attitude Reliable and accurate Being supportive of change Taking initiative and working in autonomy Being approachable and proactive Standard Government Benefits Training and Personnel Development Program Growth opportunities within the company All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Become a member of a global community! Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 18,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 212 locations across six continents. Expeditors' promise, "You'd be surprised how far we'll go for you." is not mere hype; it is our commitment to go beyond the expectations of what companies need from a global logistics provider. Our culture is about exceeding our customers' expectations and providing a place for our employees to make a career. Our Mission is to recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!